Event
Scenic, Autumn Hike in the Backcountry at Minnewaska
Sunday, October 27, 2024 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Join Josh Grosse, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, and Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for an all-day-long, eight-mile hike on a combination of gently sloping carriage roads and rugged footpaths. We will begin at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center and make our way down to the Upper Awosting Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we intercept Blueberry Run Footpath. We'll hike on this trail until we reach the iconic Castle Point— an escarpment featuring impressive south-facing views of Sam's Point, The Rondout Reservoir and Lake Awosting. On our return trip, we will follow Castle Point Carriage Road until we meet the trailhead for Rainbow Falls Footpath, which we'll hike back to Upper Awosting Carriage Road. This section of trail includes some moderate rock scrambling. We will follow Upper Awosting Carriage Road back to the Visitor Center. Please note that this hike is intended for more experienced hikers, as the footpaths include some steep sections with tricky footing. Participants should come prepared with appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear, and plenty of water and food to sustain themselves. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752 x0.
Call to Register: (845) 255-0752
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