Meetup Times and Locations:
10:00 am - Peterskill Parking Area (Just before the main entrance to Minnewaska on the right)

Late lunch in New Paltz after the hike :) OTTER

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1) We will now meet at the PETERS KILL PARKING AREA at 10am.

2) Snowshoes ARE available to RENT at this parking area - The cost is just $15 for the day!

3) Please update your RSVP if you can't make it as we have a waiting list.

4) There is a $8 per car parking fee.

Distance: 5 total miles (3-4 hours of hiking, pace will be relaxed)

Elevation gain: 500+ feet

This hike has many overlooks and views of the Catskills in the distance. We will travel from the Peterskill Park Office to the end of the trail near the main entrance to Minnewaska Park. From there we will walk back via the Awosting Carriageway past Awosting falls! This hike might be difficult for the little ones.There is an option to hike back after the first viewpoint if you don't want to complete the loop.

Along the way, we will see sharply tilted masses of rock, crevices and pinnacles that characterize the Shawangunk Mountains. This uplifted bedrock also shows us evidence of the last ice age, with glacial grooves and striations as the ice scoured across the land 10,000 years ago.

The ridgeline will afford jaw-dropping views of the Hudson Valley and some of the most famous climbing areas in the Gunks—a truly spectacular winter day hike!

If you can walk, you can snowshoe – it’s that easy! Get off the couch for a day outside and explore the breathtaking views and scenic beauty of Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Preserve as winter transforms these special places into a snow covered wonderland.

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NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back.

See suggestions for GEAR on the "About" page for additional gear ideas.
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