


The Main Gate is the entry point to Minnewaska State Park Preserve on the Shawangunk Ridge — a gateway to dramatic cliff-top panoramas, clear mountain lakes (Lake Minnewaska, Lake Awosting), waterfalls and extensive trails. Photograph ridgeline vistas at golden hour, autumn foliage, and mirror reflections on calm mornings. Park is seasonal (check DEC hours), pay parking/park-pass fees at the gate, and expect basic lot parking and trailheads nearby. Many trails are moderate; some viewpoints have



The Main Gate is the entry point to Minnewaska State Park Preserve on the Shawangunk Ridge — a gateway to dramatic cliff-top panoramas, clear mountain lakes (Lake Minnewaska, Lake Awosting), waterfalls and extensive trails. Photograph ridgeline vistas at golden hour, autumn foliage, and mirror reflections on calm mornings. Park is seasonal (check DEC hours), pay parking/park-pass fees at the gate, and expect basic lot parking and trailheads nearby. Many trails are moderate; some viewpoints have