This trail has a Difficulty Level rating of Beginner to intermediate. If you take the Black Trail watch out for PUKE HILL a.k.a. CARDIAC HILL!
The trails are based on old carriage trails travel between the two lakes nestled in the Shawangunk Mountains.The lakes are both beautiful. The larger lake (Lake Awosting) has a beach to cool off in, and several places to stop for a picnic, or to just enjoy the view. Good introduction to mountain biking, without a lot of the technical challenges with only Steady hills. Trail maps are available.
To get to the Minnewaska State Park in New Paltz, NY Take exit 18 off the Thruway, left onto 299 west. Go through town and continue until 299 ends (~6 miles). Make a right onto NY 44/55. You will drive up a hill, wind around, and see the first entrance at about 4 miles. The second parking lot is a little further down on the left. Parking is four dollars and includes trail map.
The above was Cliped from the New York Mountain Bike Trail Guide page at http://nj5.injersey.com/~isshome/nyguide...
Joseph Pucci
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