Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Name: Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Address: 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA
Telephone: +1 845-255-0752
Rating: 4.8

Kerhonkson

Perched 2,000 feet up on the Shawangunk Ridge, Minnewaska serves up crystalline sky lakes, a 65-foot waterfall, and sheer white cliffs that look borrowed from a fantasy film. Whether you're after a gentle lakeside stroll or a lung-busting scramble to Gertrude's Nose, the views here never phone it in.

Shawangunk Ridge setting

Glacial sky lakes

Awosting Falls hike

World-class rock climbing

Tips

📸No camera can capture its actual beauty

💎most beautiful spots I've visited near New York

🏊check if Lake Awosting is open before visiting

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA

+1 845-255-0752

parks.ny.gov

Upcoming at Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Sunday, Jun 14

Beaches at Lake Minnewaska

June 14

Crystal-clear swimming lakes ringed by white cliffs and carriage roads wind through 22,000 acres of Shawangunk forest. Come for waterfall hikes, scuba diving, rock climbing, or a peaceful swim in water that feels untouched.

Tuesday, Jun 16

Early Morning Birders

June 16 at 8am

Learn to spot warblers and raptors on a guided weekly birding walk through Minnewaska's cliff-lined trails and waterfall paths. Led by a park educator, it's perfect for beginners and seasoned birders alike.

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