Beacon Hill Mountain Laurel Hike at Minnewaska

Posted Friday, June 7, 2019

Minnewaska State Park
5281 Route 44-55
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
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Event Date

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Event time

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost / donation

Pre-registration required

Contact

845-255-0752

Website

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

Start your morning off right with a hike along the Shawangunk Ridge escarpment. The spectacular views will awaken your soul and the show of pale pink mountain laurel blossoms will enliven you. Environmental Educator Laura Conner will lead a moderate, two-mile-long hike along the Beacon Hill Carriage Road and Footpath, which includes some cliffs and hills.

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