Awosting Falls via Sunset Carriageway Trail
Waterfall
Lookout/Views
Dogs (leashed)
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 Awosting Falls.
The trail 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.
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.
View more trails near Gardiner, NY
Hazards
Surface Type
DirtSeasons
AllLeave No Trace Partner
Loading...
Loading...
Note: Waypoints always include the parking location and trailhead. Campsites, waterfalls, and other points of interest are included in the GPX only if shown on the map.
1 Trip Report
Appalachian Trail Hikes
Explore our Appalachian Trail (AT) section hikes
Mt. Katahdin, MaineCrawford Path, New Hampshire
Franconia Ridge, New Hampshire
Mt. Moosilauke, New Hampshire
Copper Mine & Kaiser Loop, New Jersey
Frazier Discovery Trail, Virginia
Blackrock Summit, Virginia
Mt. Rogers, Virginia
Pacific Crest Trail Hikes
Explore our Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) section hikes
JMT/PCT Duck Pass Trailhead to Vermillion Valley, CaliforniaSan Jacinto Peak, California
Belknap Crater, Orgeon
Grouse Hill, Oregon
Twin Lakes and Palmateer Point, Oregon
Horseshoe Meadow - Lookingglass Lake, Washington
Indian Heaven Lakes, Washington
Mt. Adams Highline Trail, Washington
Before you leave...
MyHikes is an independently-owned platform aimed to make exploring public trails easier for everyone. MyHikes has no investors, no shareholders, and no goal to profit - we share trail data for the fun of it and put a ton of time tracking, writing about, and publishing new trails each month.
But it takes money and a lot of time and effort (including espresso shots) to run the site. Our content is and always will be free to use, including interactive trail maps and elevation charts, pictures from the trail, and dope points-of-interest like vistas, overlooks, waterfalls, backcountry campsites, abandoned structures, and more...
So we simply ask that if you find our content helpful or useful when planning your outdoor excursions that you consider making a small donation to help keep our lights on.
You can become a Supporter* (*MyHikes account required) when donating to unlock perks. Or you can Donate without an account.
Either way, thanks for checking out MyHikes and have a great hike!
- Dave
Founder /
Admin