Event
Hike to an Orchard, a Cliff Edge View and an Echo at Minnewaska
Sunday, April 27, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, and Abby Hedler, Student Conservation Association/Americorps Environmental Educator, for an early spring hike through an historic orchard that once served the grand hotels found at Minnewaska. Planted on a steep hill, the view from the top of the orchard is gorgeous. Continuing along our route, we'll pass through a former hotel golf course to make our way over to Castle Point Carriage Road, which we'll walk until we reach Kempton Ledge. From here, there are wide open views of the Palmaghatt Ravine and Storm King and Breakneck mountains in the distance. Next, we'll make our way down to Hamilton Point Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we reach Echo Rock, another scenic viewpoint where you can actually hear the echo of your own voice. To return, we'll follow Hamilton Point, Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads, swinging back on the opposite side of the Lake to reach the Visitor Center. This walk is mostly along easy-going carriage roads, with an estimated total distance of six-and-a-half miles. Please bring water and food and dress appropriately for the season. 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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