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Minnewaska State Park Mountain Bike Trail
New Paltz, New York
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
1 trail review |
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Status: updated 10/10/11 by bikeit420 |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 15 miles | Global Rank: #2343 |
| Tread: Fire Road | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 6 | Wishlist: 2 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.42 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 40min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +841/-918 ft |
Directions
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Description: There are multiple spots to park but the best starting point is Minnewaska State
Park main parking. The upper parking lot overlooking Lake Minnewaska is best.
This is mostly loose gravel and all carriage roads. This is not for the
hammerhead but more for the beginner with fantastic views. First three miles
is mostly climbing but not too steep a grade. If your looking to bomb, this isn't
the place. It is shared by hikers so caution is advised. Many of the trails can be
connected for many miles. Maybe 1000' of climbing or so. Trails are very well
marked. I took the Upper Awosting trail 3.1 miles to the Lake Awosting trail,
around Lake Awosting. I then took the Castle Point trail back to the parking.
The views from Castle Point and Kempton Ledge are amazing. I went during fall
foliage and it was great. This loop totaled about 12 miles. You can get some
speed on the way down from Kempton Ledge so be careful. Many exposed
ledges!
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Description: There are multiple spots to park but the best starting point is Minnewaska State
Park main parking. The upper parking lot overlooking Lake Minnewaska is best.
This is mostly loose gravel and all carriage roads. This is not for the
hammerhead but more for the beginner with fantastic views. First three miles
is mostly climbing but not too steep a grade. If your looking to bomb, this isn't
the place. It is shared by hikers so caution is advised. Many of the trails can be
connected for many miles. Maybe 1000' of climbing or so. Trails are very well
marked. I took the Upper Awosting trail 3.1 miles to the Lake Awosting trail,
around Lake Awosting. I then took the Castle Point trail back to the parking.
The views from Castle Point and Kempton Ledge are amazing. I went during fall
foliage and it was great. This loop totaled about 12 miles. You can get some
speed on the way down from Kempton Ledge so be careful. Many exposed
ledges!
added on October 8, 2011 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by bikeit420 on October 10, 2011
I have xc skied here many times. First time riding it. Although it is relatively easy the scenery is amazing. No better time than the fall. About a 3 mile climb but worth it. Many trails could be connected for many miles. Not for the hammerhead although there are some exposed ledges on the way down. Bring your camera. There is an $8 fee unless you have and Empire Pass. There are many hikers here so watch for them.
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