Event
Scenic Views from Patterson’s Pellet to Kempton Ledge and back through the Meadows at Minnewaska
Sunday, December 15, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for an approximately five-mile hike on five historic carriage roads and a footpath. Starting from the Visitor Center, we'll head east around Lake Minnewaska, stopping to enjoy the multitude of scenic views along the way. When we reach Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road, we'll walk this route until we reach the iconic, glacially transported boulder named Patterson's Pellet. From this cliff-edge vista, on a clear day, we'll be able to see the stone tower at High Point State Park in New Jersey. Then, we'll walk back to reach the connector between Hamilton Point and Castle Point Carriage Roads. Continuing south along Castle Point Carriage Road, we'll walk until we reach Kempton's Ledge, which features views back across the Palmaghatt Ravine towards Patterson's Pellet. We'll return via the footpaths through the Meadows, an area that once served as a golf course and orchard for the Lake Minnewaska Resort hotels. If conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring micro spikes or other ice traction devices and to dress appropriately for the cold. If ski trails are being groomed, this outing location will change. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Call to Register: (845) 255-0752
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