Scenic Hike along Beacon Hill and around Lake Minnewaska
Monday, January 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for
an approximately four-mile hike along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Beacon
Hill Footpath and Beacon Hill Carriage Road. We'll begin our walk on the Beacon
Hill Carriage Road, which features a gorgeous, scenic viewpoint at its
terminus. Then, we'll hike the Beacon Hill Footpath, which follows along the
top edge of an east-facing cliff and gets bathed in the warm, morning light.
Then, we'll land on the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, which we'll follow around
the Lake from east to west, stopping to admire all the scenic views along our
route. This walk will offer beautiful views of the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys
below and the Catskill Mountains to the north. The carriage roads are
relatively easy walking; however, the footpath does include some hills and
tricky footing. If conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring
microspikes or other ice traction devices. 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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