Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights
13.4 mi · ▲ 2,186 ft · 5 hr 34 min
Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights is a 13.4-mile out-and-back in Minnewaska State Park Preserve near Port Ben, NY. The route passes Indian Rock before reaching Indian Rock Viewpoint at the turnaround, 6.7 miles in. It climbs 2,186 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade. It scores 72/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights
13.4 mi · ▲ 2,186 ft · 5 hr 34 min
Elevation 289–2,275 ft
Out & Back · Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Trailhead: Mine Hole Trail · 41.76025, -74.32531
Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 7:23 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Mine Hole Trail, heading S.
- 3.4 miTurn right onto Smiley Carriage Road, heading W.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto High Point Carriage Road, heading SE.
- 2.5 miTurn right onto Indian Rock Trail, heading NW.
- 0.5 miPass Indian Rock Viewpoint.
- 250 ftReach Indian Rock, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto High Point Carriage Road, heading N.
- 2.5 miTurn right onto Smiley Carriage Road, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Mine Hole Trail, heading NE.
- 3.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.5 mi in (~64 min). Leave by 5:59 PM for the 7:23 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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