View of Lake Minnewaska – Castle Point loop from Cliff House (Historical)

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View of Lake Minnewaska – Castle Point loop from Cliff House (Historical)

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15,738

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View of Lake Minnewaska – Castle Point loop from Cliff House (Historical)

04:21

15.6km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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582 m

View of Lake Minnewaska

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Here, you have a great view of Lake Minnewaska down below.

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4.61 km

Wooden Bridge Over Peters Kill

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This wonderfully rustic little bridge guides you over the burbling water of Peters Kill to stay on the blue trail.

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6.81 km

Lake Awosting

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A well-manicured crushed gravel trail curves around the northernmost shore of Lake Awosting and takes you right to the water's edge. You stand just over a mile from the furthest opposite shore.

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7.44 km

Lake Awosting viewpoint

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White stone slabs let you walk right up to the cliff's edge, from which you can see across the entire length of Lake Awosting below. This makes for quite an excellent picnic spot.

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9.00 km

Castle Point

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This promontory offers great panoramic views. The perfect spot for a break!

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12.6 km

View from Kempton Ledge

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Kempton Ledge is a great spot to stop to take in the scenery. There is a large opening in the trees here where you can see well beyond the cliff ledge. There are no signs to mark this viewpoint.

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