Minnewaska State Park - Lake Awosting via Castle Point-9 Miles!

We continue our exploration of Minnewaska State Park Preserve with a 9-mile stroll through carriage routes to Lake Awosting via Castle Point. Fear not, the elevation gain is nominal (730 feet). This hike is optimized for leaf-peeking, so keep a chill pace, and take your time with your camera. Park in the Upper Parking Lot, and meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. There is a $10 Parking fee (per car) to enter the park. Optional apres-hike stop at Mountain Bauhaus Restaurant on Route 44 in Gardiner, NY (if open).

Bring plenty of water and snacks, and appropriate seasonal items (sun- and insect-protection in summer, and crampons in winter). Day-of-hike-only phone: 973-704-7362.

\Note\ We hike at a moderate pace, and never leave anyone behind. Our hikes are not suitable for fast hikers who like to forge ahead of the group.

\To join our hikes, you must enable Meetup messaging with organizers (see "New to hiking" link below), and must post a profile image that can be used to recognize you. If you do not, you may be removed from Going list.

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\TGO policies to discourage "repeat no-shows", "repeat late-cancels" (canceling <48 hours before hike), or "Frivolous RSVPs". For details, see: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/767rpigz0bpqx22kwwa6g/TGO-Policies.pdf?rlkey=65h7c9giagp45bxoy8e42rugk&dl=0
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