Event
Wawarsing Turnpike, Jenny Lane, and Lower Awosting Loop Hike at Minnewaska
Saturday, March 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for a hike on some of the lesser-travelled trails at Minnewaska during this approximately five-mile outing. Leaving from the Lower Parking Area, we will follow Wawarsing Turnpike Footpath to the west until it intersects Jenny Lane Footpath. Crossing over Route 44/55, we'll follow this trail until it intersects Blueberry Run Footpath. From here, we'll hike a short section of this trail to reach Lower Awosting Carriage Road, which will take us back to our starting point. While scenic views are limited on this outing, it traverses beautiful sections of forest, through stands of evergreen mountain laurel shrubs, across rock slabs with twisted pitch pine trees, and across two clear, mountain streams. This outing includes a few sustained uphill and downhill sections and two stream crossings that may be challenging for some. If conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring microspikes or other ice traction devices. Meet in the Lower Parking Area. 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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