Minnewaska Lake Hiking Trail

While I’m writing this post, every little muscle of my body is screaming out of pain. Who would’ve thought that hiking 1,9 Miles could do that kind of damage. Definitely not me…

Scrolled down upstate hiking trails and found Minnewaska Lake trail – level easy. Perfect. And it’s even in my favorite part of upstate. New Paltz, Mohonk…

We would choose West Side to drive just for this view alone, but there is plenty

Washington Bridge is favorite path for bicyclists

Washington Bridge

New Paltz, NY

Minnewaska

My dogs were excited for an opportunity to poop in the new places. Honestly, as soon as they jumped out of the car, they almost immediately and almost simultaneously make the poop scene. I guess their bowel movement excited too.

Atheas and Theo are ready to discover beauty of Minnewaska Lake

We were ready for easy and relaxing hiking. Completely silly idea but we were ready to dissolve ourselves in the nature. I bet we would’ve done that if only there were two of us. I mean we and the nature. I also could bet that every other visitor we met thought about the same… I have to say that almost every other visitors have their own pair of dogs, which made me believe that we were in the same page of thinking… we are and the nature…you know.

its difficult to take a picture without people on background

Minnewaska Lake

Moss Paradise

Atheas in full protective mode

My eyes is very sensitive when i'm wearing lenses, so sunglasses is always on.

If I was into statistics I would say that every 5 square feet of Minnewaska Lake Trail had

two people, one dog and one bicyclist!

i dont think that any trees or bushes left unmarked by these two! Yep, they were busy!

Theo is Tangle Master!

Abundance of wild flowers

Mesmerising view

View that takes your breath away

Atheas didn't thinks it was good idea to come too close to the edge lol

Even it says 2 Miles, don't be fooled, it almost always uphill walk, by the end of the loop you'll be thinking 25 Miles.

Drink water from bottle is embarrassing ...

Happy people everywhere you go. I’m not saying that is a bad thing, but it’s not what I signed up for.

Instead of unity with nature, you had people’s marsh against it. It was loud and noisy.

I’m not complaining (or maybe I am) but I think it’s fun if you have a friends and family gather together who’s willing to go for a walk. But in my opinion, you must respect the others around you. It is not necessarily to speak loudly while you are walking next to your friend within two inches from each other.

Well, despite beauty of this place, Minnewaska Lake Trail joined my Not-to-Go List, along with Bear Mountain trail. If I want to be in overcrowded places I wouldn’t leave a Brooklyn.

My rating goes: 6 out of 10

Driving proximity- 2 hours 35 min, it’s ok

Worth to visit- absolutely! Breathtaking view all around Lake.

Unity with nature – nope, not really. Too overcrowded.

Visitors info : https://parks.ny.gov/parks/127/details.aspx