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Minnewaska State Park Preserve

New Paltz, NY 12561
845 256 0579
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in New Paltz
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Hiking, Swimming
Description: Formerly the grounds of a hotel, this park offers stunning vistas and uncrowded trails.
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Middletown, New York
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Great for hiking and just a great place to Relax. The views are just breath taking. Family Friendly More

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Rockville Centre
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Great walk around the lake, up in the top of the mountains. More

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huguenot new york
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Great hiking and biking trails, climbing also. Many trails were damaged by the hurricanes in 2011, so check their website for access. beautiful lakes, waterfalls, vistas More

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Cornwall, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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The photo is of Awasting Falls at the base of the hill that the lake is on. Since the state took control in the 1980s it has become more of a "look but don't touch" reserve than a people-friendly former-resort, and no climbing is allowed. More

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New York City, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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lots of great biking and hiking, get to castle point or millbrook mountain the views are amazing. The two lakes are simple amazing. A really nice way to spend a day. More

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Palenville, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

the trails where beautiful you could see stunning scenery around every turn. More

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Metuchen, NJ
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

We booked a full day guided rock climbing excursion with Doug at Mountain Skills Climbing. The staff were super safety conscious and provided us with all equipment for climbing. Mark and Dustin were our guides and they helped challenge each person in our group based on their abilities. They are true gunkies and very passionate about what they do. We... More

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Wappingers Falls, NY
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

My favorite walk in Minnewaska starts on the path to the left of the road, up the road from the parking lot. The wide stream is beautiful, and the waterfall is just amazing! I have seen kids go rock-hopping there in the past. Then go back, cross the street, and the stream/kill follows its amazing route around and between numerous... More

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new york
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

If you love nature, what's not to like?, hiking trails from moderate to somewhat challenging throughout. More

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Cannes, France
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Not ot be missed. Very large wooded state park where you can hike and enjoy nature More

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