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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Minnewaska State Park Preserve’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 21, 2025
Lake Minnewaska
Highlight • Lake
This is a truly beautiful lake, nestled between cliffs and trees. It is the perfect spot for a refreshing swim on a hot summer hike!
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Rainbow Falls, Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Highlight • Waterfall
Rainbow Falls drops abruptly and dramatically off the rock shelf above the trail. It is best to come when there is lots of snowmelt or after heavy rain; if it …
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Millbrook Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Millbrook Mountain is a summit littered with long ridges and cliffs in the Catskill Mountains. That being said, the trails traveling to the top are tough but safe. The panoramic …
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Gertrude's Nose
Highlight • Viewpoint
Gertrude's Nose is the beginning (or end, depending on the direction of your hike) of a beautiful stretch of clifftop trail, with many great boulders and rock formations. It offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and hills.
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Awosting Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Awosting Falls is always gorgeous, regardless of season and recent rainfall. It is an easy walk from the parking lot with other little falls and pools on the way up, …
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