Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Hudson Valley


This 22,275-acre park is popular in summer for rock climbing and in winter for snowshoeing. The park's center is a clear mountain lake, often either ice cold or frozen over. The closing hours vary over the season; check the website for details.


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