Event
Bike to Swim at Lake Awosting Beach at Minnewaska
Sunday, August 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Grab your bike and join Laura Conner, for a fun, bike outing to swim in Lake Awosting. Starting on Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, we'll ride to Upper Awosting Carriage Road, which we'll follow until it ends at Lake Awosting. From here, we'll continue along the Lake Awosting Carriage Road until we reach the beach area Then, everyone will have an opportunity to dip into the cool, clear lake followed by lunch at the beach. For our return ride, we'll cruise along a short section of Castle Point Carriage Road until we connect with Hamilton Point Carriage Road, leading to Gertrude's Nose. Then, we'll ride the last part of our journey along Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads. The total distance for this bike ride is approximately nine miles and we'll take multiple rest stops along our route. This ride takes place entirely on gravel surfaces and it includes numerous hills. Only Class 1, pedal-assist, electric bikes are allowed in the Park Preserve. Participants must bring their own bikes, helmets, swim gear, towels, food and water. This program is recommended for anyone capable of biking this distance and route. All participants should be able to maintain a modest pace so that the group finishes on time. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18 years old. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center Upper Parking Lot. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Call to Register: (845) 255-0752
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