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Lake Minnewaska – Castle Point loop from Route 44/55 Overlook

Lake Minnewaska – Castle Point loop from Route 44/55 Overlook

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5.0

(3945)

13,093

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Lake Minnewaska – Castle Point loop from Route 44/55 Overlook

03:36

56.5km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.98 km

Awosting Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Awosting Falls is a beautiful place to stop and enjoy being out in nature. The falls are about 60 feet high and set amongst a dramatic cliff.

Note that it …

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7.23 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

14.5 km

Fly Brook Bridge Abutment

Ruins

18.8 km

Napanoch Point

Viewpoint

24.9 km

Lake Awosting

Lake

6

27.7 km

Lake Awosting

Highlight • Lake

Lake Awosting is one of the sky lakes on the Shawangunk Mountain ridge. At this part of the lake, there is a large rock slab which slopes into the lake. …

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7

30.1 km

Hamilton Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

34.9 km

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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9

36.5 km

Lake Minnewaska

Highlight • Lake

Lake Minnewaska is a beautiful swim spot in the summer.

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10

38.6 km

View from Kempton Ledge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kempton Ledge is a great spot to stop to take in the scenery. There is a large opening in the trees here where you can see well beyond the cliff ledge. There are no signs to mark this viewpoint.

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11

42.2 km

Castle Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This promontory offers great panoramic views. The perfect spot for a break!

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12

56.5 km

Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook offers fantastic views, but if you need a break it's also a safe place to pull off the road without ending up in the bushes.

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B

56.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

472 m

392 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

17.9 km

1.01 km

125 m

< 100 m

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