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Awosting Falls via Sunset Carriageway Trail

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Distance:
2.1 Miles / 3.4 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~5 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Town:
Gardiner, New York
Directions:
41.728645, -74.237513
Added:
May 26, 2019
Updated:
March 18, 2025
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456'

Total Change
488'

Ascent
485'

Descent

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Awosting Falls via Sunset Carriageway Trail

Awosting Falls via Sunset Carriageway Trail at Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Gardiner, New York is a moderate 2.1-mile out-and-back hike featuring a vista point multiple waterfalls, including the popular Awosting Falls.

Hiking to Awosting Falls

This hike begins at the south side of the visitors center were you'll find the trailhead for the Sunset Carriageway Trail. The path is gravel, well marked, and heads down to several smaller waterfalls before continuing down further to the larger waterfall -- Awosting Falls. The hike is suitable for kids and families. The park as a whole is beautiful and there's a good amount of trails to choose from, just prepare for it to be busy if you're going on the weekend.

Popular Culture

Fans of Apple TV's, Severance, will notice Awosting Falls is the waterfall that the "innies" hike to during their Outdoor Retreat Team Building Occurrence (ORTBO).
Fee: The fee for parking at Minnewaska is $10 per car.

Parking: Parking can be found at the coordinates provided in the upper lot.

Pets: Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail.

Facilities: Near the parking lot there are porta-potties available, as well as a picnic area.
Explore 8 trails near Gardiner, NY
  1. Parking

    41.728645, -74.237513
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.728113, -74.23742
  3. Awosting Falls

    41.734284, -74.236899
    Awosting Falls
  4. Small waterfall along Peters Kill

    41.734397, -74.237618
    Small waterfall along Peters Kill
  5. Awosting Falls

    41.734231, -74.236869
    Awosting Falls
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