Gertrude's Nose - Minnewaska

Features - Views, Water, N More! - One of the most popular photo spots around - (In previous years -we had over 600 photos)

This is another great opportunity or stretch for my Sunday hikers who wish to expand their scope - I am proud to say -to the best of my knowledge we are the only area group that has offered hikes at all levels for 14 years and most important has always tried to raise the bar and work so that each and every hiker can do a little more

Mileage - Somewhere between 8.5 and 9.9999 plus miles depending on the final route - there is a bailout option if you only wish to do less - around 6.75 to 7 miles

Meetup Location - Upper lot -outside Bathroom/Visitor Center

End time - Likely somewhere within the 2:50 to 3:30 window

The New York State Parks page gives the address for Minnewaska as:

5281 Route 44-55
Kerhonkson, NY 12446

Google Maps chokes on that address, though. If your GPS doesn’t like it, either, you could try the intersection of 44/55 and Jenny Lane in Kerhonkson, NY, which is about a mile west of the very well-marked Minnewaska entrance on 44/55.

GPS coordinates of parking area: 41.72877, -74.2373 (Clicking will open in Google Maps or the Apple Maps app, depending on your browser/device.)

The fee for parking at Minnewaska is $10 per car and the park preserve opens at 9AM daily. I'd say plan to arrive by 8:45 as there is typically a line to enter the park.

Range for attendees- Likely 20 to 26

Note: For this one, everyone will start off on the waitlist and the primary spots will go to regulars with a consistent history of attending events.

Please do not sign up for this event unless you expect to attend.

Please check in with me if this is your first event with the group - I need to know that this hike is within your comfort zone and the comfort zone of the group.

Can call or text - 914 772-5230

Suggested Donation - $2.00 - Can Venmo Steven-Tartas