Lake Minnewanka (/ ˌ m ɪ n ə ˈ w ɑː ŋ k ə /) ("Water of the Spirits" in Nakoda) is a glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada, about five kilometres (3.1 miles) northeast of the Banff townsite. 18. Haven’t done the hike yet, but I just called the park and was told that the Castle Point Carriageway is open! I have two recommendations for you. When we got to the parking lot, it was full and we were directed to the one at Peters Kill entrance. A fairy-tale vibes. I just don’t want you to be mad at me when you see the parking lot at the top of the hill.). HP will dead-end onto Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road. Great time with freinds enjoyed the views.Enjoyed the great outfoors very beautifull experince that was healthy. This lake is 8,050 acres in size. Also, on the way out to Kempton Ledge, those views referenced in #11 are on the left, not the right. Thanks for letting us know with your very helpful comment, Siena! (Then you can volunteer, donate, or shop, depending on your mood.). (My old-ish Garmin Nuvi lets me put in an intersection as a destination, so hopefully yours does, too. The Beacon Hill Trail is just under a mile long and is one of the most scenic short hikes in the immediate area of Lake Minnewaska. Thanks! Follow 44/55 past the hairpin turn under the Shawangunk cliffs and past the Trapps parking area on your right. You can also subscribe without commenting. I went on this wonderful adventure today and enjoyed every moment. Additional note: if this helps any of the other hikers out, there is a sign for #14 now (where you wrote “About five minutes after leaving Kempton Ledge, you’ll take your first right turn onto the intermittently yellow-blazed Millbrook Mtn Carriageway… Whether you see a yellow blaze or not, just take your first right turn.” The sign there now reads: “Hamilton Carriage Road” I tried to post a pic of the sign below, but it wouldn’t upload…. Secil, judging by the thumbs on your comment, it’s been helpful to several people! From the bottom of the Orange Trail to the first lake vista is about 20 minutes, with stops for pictures. Richbikerun1. From here, if you follow the trail to the left you’ll see a lookout point on your right, and you can see a path down to a concrete platform that sits on the lake. Hiked this (or our version of it) yesterday (Sept 2019) and really enjoyed it. The hike was incredibly awesome, and the park has to be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. There’s enough to see here that you could come every weekend for the summer and check out something new each time. Directions to the trailhead:  From New Paltz, head west on Route 299. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this information here for the folks who find themselves parking at the Peters Kill entrance. Four of the f… About five minutes after leaving Kempton Ledge, you’ll take your first right turn onto the intermittently yellow-blazed Millbrook Mtn Carriageway, which was marked during our visit in spring 2011 with a big ol’ sawhorse. This popular loop trail has some extra difficulty, and it is a popular option for people... 3. Keep heading around the lake. We’re aware that … All in all, a great day! Point to note: MM is a footpath, not a wide carriageroad, and had some parts that were steep and harder to walk over. Any suggestions? I wanted to share this here for others who might end up having to start there. Went there today, I had this page bookmarked but ended up doing my own thing, did the LA Trail (Forgot what color) from the parking lot, ended up detouring to the red trail and finally orange trail, was a wonderful day, must’ve did 10 miles in total. When you get home, see if there’s anybody there who’s willing to give you a foot massage. Hudson Valley trail closures and parking restrictions due to COVID-19, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference homepage, https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska/details.aspx, Minnewaska State Park Preserve - NY Foodie Family, http://www.kdheks.gov/nps/lepp/ChVIIIWaterConservingFinal.pdf, http://www.nysparks.com/parks/attachments/MinnewaskaParkMap.pdf, The surprisingly informational Minnewaska, More nice pictures and trail descriptions on this, A nice write-up with more trail descriptions on this. You’ll pop out onto the cliffs, where you’ll have an awesome view of the lake below and the Catskills beyond. The hike around Gertrude’s Nose has incredible views, and another good one is Bonticou Crag. You’ll need to make a left there as well. porto-potties straight ahead, with some private property off to your sharp left. Visitors should expect more frequent closures due to all available parking filling to capacity, and plan to arrive early or visit another park. If you want to go a little farther north, and get more of a “feel” of the lower hudson valley, my second recommendation is to go to the Catskills. You are very welcome with respect to the updated directions, glad to help others also enjoy this great hike. I hope this is helpful to someone. The very nice New York State Minnewaska homepage features tons of great information to help you plan your day here, including a jam-packed trail map (the same one they’ll hand you when you pay at the guard shack on your way in). I think it jibes with what you’ve posted here. 5 Best Hikes When Camping Near Minnewaska State Park 1. 23. If you can, please add more pictures of each focus point so it makes it easier for us to find. It is approximately 32 feet deep at its deepest point. The Red Trail brings you to some (very scenic!) Last hike of 2020. (Update July 12, 2014: Per Jules’ comment below – and since confirmed – it’s not so well-marked anymore, which is a real shame. (Note: You could go back to your car and drive up to the next parking lot to avoid this section of the hike, but we’re here to hike, right? Luckily Minnewaska has lots of other great hikes right there! ), GPS coordinates of parking area: 41.73469, -74.24402 (Clicking will open in Google Maps or the Apple Maps app, depending on your browser/device.). Take some time to enjoy the gigantic view, clear across the Gunks to the Hudson Highlands. 11. The Beacon Hill and Lake Minnewaska trail loop is an easy hike around a pleasant hill and refreshing lake with fine views. If you find this free trail guide useful, please provide payment by picking up at least one piece of litter on your hike. You can also use the Avenza app to show your location against the official New York-New Jersey Trail Conference maps, which is the more industrial-strength solution.) Many of the sites are no longer on this map, and many of the trails have been abandoned. I love this trail. Lake Minnewaska Loop Trail is a 1.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Kerhonkson, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. It’s also more ore of a hilly walk, but that was perfect for such a hot day, and going back to the swimming beach at the end was ideal! Whether you see a yellow blaze or not, just take your first right turn. You’ll also stroll past a bathroom facility, which you’re welcome to take advantage of. The trails are wide, flat and great for beginners and elders. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference offers concise, excellent advice on hiking during this crisis here: The New Hiking How-tos. ... Minnewaska Lake Carriageway 1.6 mi 2.6 km • 176' Up 53.54 m Up • 199' Down 60.76 m Down. We were lucky to be there on a foggy day in Oct, almost totally alone, it was magical! Required fields are marked *. Park yourself on some rocks and enjoy the show. If you park at the Peters Kill entrance, there is a short path (white blazes) that starts on the other side of the road on which you just traveled, pretty much across from the park ticket booth. There were detour signs for the Castle Point Carriageway via the Hamilton Point Carriageway but I decided to follow my own path. Turn left on the red-blazed trail marked “Minnewaska Lake Loop.”  (Our next destination is Kempton Ledge on the Castle Point Carriageway.). Minnewaska Lake, Catskills NY. Your email address will not be published. I'll do my best to keep that page as up-to-date as possible. To search for other options, visit parks.ny.gov. The terrain is rugged and rocky, blanketed by dense hardwood forest encircling two lakes. The trail drops 500 feet in about 1.75 miles to the lowest point on the hike at Verkeerder Kill Falls at 3.1 miles into the hike. One other note: I did not see the Kempton Ledge sign (step 12) so it may not be there anymore, but the ledge is pretty easy to spot… just look for a rock ledge/outcropping on your left. Projects include the creation of new parking areas, pedestrian and vehicle circulation improvements, new walkways, landscaping, storm water and sewer management infrastructure, undergrounding utilities, and a new Visitor Center. BTW we’ll be there end of August, Hello, I saw your comment when reviewing this hike. See the Minnewaska homepage for updates and a closure map. And if you can provide the address to the nearest parking lot next to the awosting falls. That's cool, too. Instead, I went up the Millbrook Mountain Carriageway and then looped back to Lake Minnewaska on the Millbrook Mountain Mountain Path. In the back-left corner of the lower lot, you’ll see our old pal the Orange Trail (Sunset Carriageway). If you do want to stop at Kempton Ledge, it’s just a few minutes past the Hamilton Point Carriage Road trail marker. 41.729, -74.237 From the end of the parking area, descend on the red-blazed Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road … It should be open again before too long, but for now, no hiking allowed there, and Kempton Ledge will be inaccessible. Cha-ching! As you continue around the lake, the Red Trail gains altitude to start bringing you up on top of those beautiful white cliffs. Our first destination is the site of the old hydro-electric powerhouse for the former hotels once located at Lake Minnewaska. Went on a summer day and enjoyed the beach a lot. It connects to the carriageway marked with red blazes. The best season to visit Minnewaska State Park Preserve is definitely in Autumn. 21. I do want to point out, the yellow path (Millbrook Carriage Road) at point 14 of your description has been closed as per August 2013, because of repairs to the Hamilton Point carriageway. Continue another 3 miles past the Trapps parking area to find the well-marked entrance to Minnewaska State Park Preserve on your left. Follow the Red Trail down past the swimming beach. The hike I’m suggesting here is a 6.4-mile loop, which breaks my keep-it-under-5-miles rule, but the trails here are, for the most part, pretty easy carriage roads, and there aren’t any insane climbs. Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. Very much appreciated! I’ve updated the trail guide in a couple of spots above, linking down to your comment. I finally put an update at the beginning of the trail guide to alert people about the closure – sorry I didn’t get it out there when you first posted your comment, Krista! Stay on the Orange Trail until it ends just past the upper parking lots. Hike/stroll from the 1st parking lot after you pay is 10 minutes tops. I can confirm that the Castle Point carriage way is still closed as of yesterday! Yes Becca, a stroller should be fine on all of the carriage roads as they are hard packed gravel. great views, easy to if you have little kids. Hi, Rich! Sigh. A series of carriageways lead to Lake Awosting from the park entrance overlooking Lake Minnewaska. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is a 340 acre park situated on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. https://youtu.be/HqLlAUrfacA, Hi, FYI the COVID guidance at the top of this page is incorrect according to the official park homepage. We’re back in business! The Red Trail takes you right down to the water, where you get some great views back across the lake. Thank you for the write up. Some people turned back after seeing the smaller falls. 5. Close. You’ll take that short road to Hamilton Point Carriage Road. 16. During your venture, there are many opportunities to explore your curiosity of the area with various trails that intersect the path. Once you dead-end onto HP, you’ll need to make a left. You’ll see the parking lots off to your right, where the lazy people parked. Amazing views and that lake from the top of the cliff is all you need to smile. And I’d absolutely be game for hearing recommendations on other nice spots to visit in the park. Thanks so much for the helpful information, Fabian! We followed MC around the mountain, with some great views on the right side. The direction and signs are also easy to follow. Just after that viewpoint, take a left at the fork to keep climbing and heading toward the cliffs. Instead, keep walking along the lake until you come back to the first great lake view and then turn right and head up the orange trail back to the Lake Awosting parking area. Take a left at the shack to return to the Lake Awosting parking area. Box 893 New Paltz, NY 12561 ... Minnewaska State Park Trail Map Author: NYS Parks Subject: Minnewaska State Park, Map No sounds of gunshots! I love hikes near any kind of water, and this had a waterfall and a gorgeous lake, beautiful rocks to sit on and just watch the water. Thank you again – will be doing this hike again very soon. Minnewaska State Park Preserve consists of more than 23,000 acres of wild and scenic land located on Route 44/55, five miles west of the intersection with Route 299 in New Paltz, NY. . Happy adventuring! Love the scenery here just from the pictures. Take a sharp left (U-turn, really) onto the orange-blazed Sunset Carriageway and keep climbing. Just remember you need to do a hairpin turn to the left to go up over the lake, at first it feels like you’re going back the way you came but just do it. 22. Super-cool Google Earth flyover of hike route: Related resources: If you’re looking for actual facts and/or useful information, visit these excellent resources: More Minnewaska pictures from the hike’s Picasa album (with a special thanks to my buddy Jered Earl “Chunks” Widmer for providing several of the photos used on this page): Was this trail guide useful to you? Take one last look at the views as you head downhill. Thanks very much for this guide, super helpful. I would echo comments left by others on this post on a few tricky spots. We didn’t go to main lot, but their page still says they are capped at 50% capacity. Much appreciated – hope that helps other people to avoid having their hike interrupted unexpectedly. The Upper Awosting (UA) Trail is the most direct carriage road to the lake. 18. Much appreciated! Then back up on the same trail and uphill on the carriage road, following the orange trail. We are from San Francisco and also looking for recommendations on places (small towns etc) to stay….we will by flying out of Stewart Airport on our third day….thanks! After about twenty minutes on the Blue Trail, you’ll arrive at Kempton Ledge, which is very well-marked, on your left. 19. Boom! In a very short distance, you’ll cross the Peters Kill stream. I’ll confirm if I do it tomorrow. Other updates: That Kempton Ledge sign is definitely gone. 3. This is one of my favorite hikes in NY. THANK ALL for help and HAPPY TRAILS! Thanks for being awesome! This popular trail is a great option for people camping near Minnewaska... 2. Minnewaska State Park is perfect for hiking near NYC. Take a right onto the Orange Trail to head back down the hill, towards your car. Sorta nearby address for your GPS: The New York State Parks page gives the address for Minnewaska as: Google Maps chokes on that address, though. Also I found the hidden waterfall. The mountain pass is extremely fun, but it is definitely challenging. I can’t wait to go back and explore some of the other areas of the preserve. I have two days to hike ….looking for two day hikes fairly close to each other….not afraid of elevation and about 6-8 miles….photography spots a must. You’ve earned one. However, a lot more quiet than the rest of the park! We went on a Thursday on purpose, to avoid big crowds, but it was still a bit busy in the afternoon. I’ll update the trail guide at point 14 with a pointer down to your directions. Lots of cute dogs and gorgeous views of the lake at several points. Remember this place? Please leave a comment! . Much appreciated! Thank you so much for the recommendation and for the great instructions…. Look sharp out there while supporting the trails! The park has 35 miles of old carriage roads and 25 miles of trails on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. The Old Carriage Roadway, which was constructed around 1900, used to bring tourists disembarking from the O&W train station at Ellenville approximately the resorts on the lake at Minnewaska. Considering it is mostly carriage roads, is this route feasible with a hefty jogging stroller? Upon exiting the New York State Thruway in New Paltz (Exit 18) (north or south), make a LEFT on Route 299. Take the middle road, just to the left of the porto-potties. Just wanted to let you know the “Fly over” you have linked is showing California. **UPDATE/WARNING for 2019**  Here’s an official warning from the Parks Service on the multiple construction projects underway at Minnewaska this year: Parking Limits Expected at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, (Kerhonkson, NY), Minnewaska State Park Preserve is expected to experience regular parking shortages and short-term closures due to multiple construction projects underway this year. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Pingback: Minnewaska State Park Preserve - NY Foodie Family. We'll return to join the Red Loop Footpath, which continues along the edges of the Peter's Kill stream. Icy in some parts so make sure you wear your good boots! After a total of 1.2 miles from Millbrook Mountain, you again reach the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road and views of the lake from the south facing north. 14. In the meantime, I’ve left that description unchanged. After stopping for views and pictures, you can then go down the path to the lake loop, stop by the small beach, and/or continue going around the lake. And Siena reports that it’s now gone. Not a bad place to take a dip, if it’s open and you’re so inclined. 6. Lake Minnewaska Loop Trail is a 3.1 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Kerhonkson, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. 1. Amazing trail with everything you can think of. Cliffs! I was just in Woodstock last weekend and was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING , where we went was kid friendly and they swam and slid down the cascading waters. Hang in there and stay safe, everyone! I’ve just updated the trail guide in a few places based on your input. Also, they’re doing construction around the “lower” upper parking lots, so you can currently not walk through to the Orange blaze trail. You can also get directions by checking out the Minnewaska State Park Preserve entry on the HiketheHudsonValley.com Google map. 26. The only option now is, after enjoying the views of the Kempton Ledge, to completely walk down the blue path (Castle Point Carriageway) again, until you meet the red one (Minnewaska Lake Loop) where you turned off before at point 10, turn right there and and just follow that along the lake and you’ll pick up your description again at point 16. Directly afterwards, turn left onto the red-blazed Awosting Falls Trail. For our additional miles added to the hike, it is easiest to explain using the official trail map by NY State Parks (http://www.nysparks.com/parks/attachments/MinnewaskaParkMap.pdf): after coming back from the blue CP to the red LM trail (around step 14 above), we followed LM along the like until we met with MC (yellow trail). The ledge, though, will still be easy to find – it’s that big, gorgeous, ledge-like ledge on your left.) Love these things! Next Generation Hiking Trail Maps. On a nice summer afternoon, you’re probably more likely to find solitude at Wal-Mart. Then we basically retraced our steps back to the parking lot but if we had more time we would have explored to see if there’s another way to close the loop and end up where we left the car. Upper Awosting, Lake Awosting and Castle Point Loop, Blueberry Pass to Castle Point to Rainbow Falls Loop, Upper Awosting, Lake Awosting, Scenic Trail, Hamilton Point, Minnewaska Lake, Castle Point Carriage Road to Upper Awosting Carriageway Loop, Lake Awosting via Lower Awosting Carriageway, Lake Minnewaska, Gertrude's Nose, and Millbrook Mountain Loop [CLOSED], Lake Minnewaska, Lake Awosting and Echo Rock, Lake Minnewaska, Millbrook Mountain, Coxing Trail and Millbrook Ridge Trail [CLOSED], Mossy Glen to Upper Rainbow Falls to Escarpment Loop, Rainbow Falls via Upper Awosting Carriage Way. We went yesterday and I can report there were plenty of parking spaces when arriving at 10:30am on a Friday but all lots were full by the time we left at 2:30pm. (Jules of the Comments reports that the sawhorse is still there as of July 2014. There was not much water when we went but it was still very pretty and worth doing. 4. From the Lake Awosting parking area inside the preserve (see “Directions to the trailhead” below), walk back down the entrance road, toward the guard shack where you just deposited $8. Take a right on the loop road and walk along the flat path for about a quarter mile. Is that incorrect? 41.729, -74.2371 From the parking area, head back along the entrance road for about 0.1 mile, passing the park maintenance center (a former garage) on the right. My family and I followed it and was able to skip “cheat” part of the hike and drove up the mountain. Does anyone know where I can get gpx file tracks so I can guide my family and I around Minnewaska??? That was one beautiful sign. A couple of other trails will merge into the Millbrook Mtn. This old road gives hikers access to the Beacon Hill Trail. 7. Well marked, gorgeous, such good views and easy yet stunning. This is a very nice hike to take kids on as it is a carriage road in its entirety and is designed for everyone to access. After a relatively steep climb (but not challenging if you are in moderate shape) you finally get to the Minnewaska Lake. I had to remove those flyovers because mapmyhikes.com, which used to support them, just decided one day to stop supporting them, thereby breaking about fifty links on this site (not really breaking them, I guess, but making them all point to the Golden Gate Bridge for some reason). Avoid turning right on the first fork after the beach on the Lake Minnewaska Loop when trying to find the Castle Point Carriageway… if you take that first right, it quickly turns into an overgrown grass trail and you’ll notice no blue markers. On the way back down from there, there’s no longer a sawhorse across that road, though there’s a sign that says, “To Hamilton Carriageway” or something similar. The mountain is in warm colors with lake views and it was astonishingly beautiful and magnificent. We did Millbrook Mountain instead . 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