Explore The Snowy Landscape On A Snowshoeing Adventure At Minnewaska State Park Preserve In New York

Anyone who has lived in New York State for more than a second knows to expect snow. Oftentimes, a lot of snow. So, why not have a little fun with it? Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the Catskills is the perfect place to enjoy all the natural sights of Winter and the powder that comes along with it—all with some snowshoes strapped on. It might just make for some of the best snowshoeing in New York State. To learn more, keep reading below.

On Saturday, January 13 and then Saturday, January 27, Park Educator Nick Martin will be leading a two-mile snowshoe hike at the park. The hike will hit two overlooks in the Peter’s Kill Area, both of which offer amazing views.

Though this hike is somewhat short, there are a couple of moderate hill climbs. For any of these hikes, snowshoes can be rented for $5 per person.

On Monday, January 15, a Park Educator will be leading a different two-and-a-half-mile snowshoe walk that runs along the Awosting Falls Carriage Road.

The hike leaves from the Peter’s Kill Area and takes hikers on a mild uphill grade, ultimately reaching the 65-foot tall Awosting Falls.

Then the next day, there is another great two-mile snowshoe hike to the Peter’s Kill Area.

Saturday, January 20, there will be an intense three-and-a-half mile snowshoe hike, which will see hikers move through a forest, the edges of the Peter’s Kill stream and then return back to the start using the Lower Awosting Carriage Road.

This Winter, it's a good idea to make the most of the conditions outdoors—even and especially when they are quite snowy—and do bit of snowshoeing at Minnewaska State Park Preserve. We think it's worth the trip, no matter where a hiker might live in New York State. For information on all of the events that the park has to offer, head on over to the NY Parks website. While in the area, why not check out this hidden gem of a store in the Catskill Mountains? And for those looking for a place to stay near the park, we recommend the Minnewaska Lodge.