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Lake Minnewaska – Lake Awosting viewpoint loop from Rainbow Falls

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United States
New York
Ulster County

Lake Minnewaska – Lake Awosting viewpoint loop from Rainbow Falls

Moderate

4.6

(1915)

10,293

hikers

Lake Minnewaska – Lake Awosting viewpoint loop from Rainbow Falls

02:53

10.8km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Waypoints

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1

2.42 km

Lake Minnewaska

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Lake Minnewaska is a beautiful swim spot in the summer.

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7.83 km

Viewpoint

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From here, you get great views of the lake.

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7.84 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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10.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.8 km

Surfaces

10.8 km

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Highest point (590 m)

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Monday 24 August

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14°C

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