This tree is basically growing straight out of rock. Amazing!
Awosting Falls
The view from the top, near sunset
Mohonk
Mother Nature at its worst and best. The foreground: destroyed crops from Hurricane Irene. The background: it speaks for itself.
The descent of the Peters Kill
Another of those great, easy walks with maximal benefits. Today, after Hurricane Irene, part of the carriage trail is out, making the walk a tad bit more difficult. This still is an easy hike. Bring the stroller (as a family was as I walked out). It's stroller easy.
From the Minnewaska parking lot, it's a short, quarter mile walk to the top of the Falls. From here there are views down to the Peters Kill as it makes its rapid descent to the Rondout Creek. Also, there are views toward the Trapps.
An easy descent down the carriage trail leads to spectacular views of these rather impressive Falls. Sit down. Chill. Shit. Lay down on one of the flat rocks. Just chill. Listen and enjoy the sound of the rapidly flowing Peters Kill. Enjoy the sight of the perfectly shaped Awosting Falls as it drops dramatically into a large pool. The No Swimming sign ruins thoughts of taking a dip.
Killer sunset. Great picture.
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