New York · Hiking · Near New Windsor

High Point Carriageway

2.9 mi
one way
281 ft
climb
2,283 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

High Point Carriageway is a 2.9-mile point-to-point hike in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route gains about 280 feet and is rated easy, with the steepest stretch at about 24% grade near mile 1.7. The climb is front-loaded, with the route starting at around 2,132 feet and reaching 2,283 feet at the high point before descending slightly. Bikes are allowed, so it works for riders as well as hikers. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Mohonk Lake weather station, about 10 miles away, show May highs near 71°F and September highs near 73°F, while July averages climb to about 83°F. Nearby, Smiley Campground sits about 4 miles away, and the Shawangunk Ridge Trail is 1.8 miles off. Sandburg Creek, a paddling spot, is 5.3 miles away, and the Khadejha Area climbing is 6.9 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Kerhonkson NY Troop 22, B

    Campground

    Campground · 6.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Hoot Owl

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 6 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit High Point Carriageway

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 19°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 39°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 56°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 45°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 35°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 25°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mohonk Lake, NY, 10.7 mi away at 1,245 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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