Minnewaska: High Peters Kill
Sunday, July 13, 2025
We are off to Minnewaska – everyone’s favorite park for breathtaking views!
We’ll start our day at a gorgeous waterfall. Awosting Falls are created when Peters Kill (‘kill’ is the Dutch word for ‘creek’) plunges 70 feet off a cliff. We’ll follow Peters Kill, observing the cascades that form when the water meets river stones.
For the second half of the day, we’ll take a cliff trail studded with panoramic views. Maybe we’ll even spot a porcupine (while sightings are rare, Minnewaska is the only place I have seen them in the wild)!
Finally, after our hike, it’s off to a local farmstand for fresh produce, coffee, and delicious baked goods!
What’s included:
- NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
- Transportation to and from NYC (if you would like to meet us at the trailhead, please email info@adventureuntamed.
com for a discount) - See gorgeous views in Minnewaska State Park
Level: Active (Learn More)
Mileage: 4.75 miles
Elevation Gain: 550 feet
Group Size: 2 - 14 adventurers
Departure:
Check-in Time: 6:45 am
Departure Time: 7:00 am
Return Time: Approximately 6:30 pm
$68.00
Wear
- Hiking boots
- Weather-appropriate, moisture-wicking, athletic clothing (no cotton)
- Wool or synthetic socks (no cotton)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Pack
- Lunch
- Ample Snacks
- At least two (2) liters of water
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Extra layers to adjust for changing weather conditions
- Extra pair of wool socks
- Trekking poles (optional)
- A change of clothes for the ride back (optional)
Guide
Gary Keir
