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Compass Rock Loop via Bull Wheel Trail and High Peter's Kill Trail

based on 10 tracks & routes #28 hike out of 31 in
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1.7 mi
Distance
51 min
Time
terrain
400 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Compass Rock in Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

This trail goes by Peter's Kill Boulders, Peterskill East Cliff, and Whale's Head.

This is an alternate route for Compass Rock Loop from Breakfast Wall via High Peter's Kill Trail.


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    5 years, 10 months ago
    Great little hike with a family. We have a four year old and two year old, this was the perfect difficulty. Nice views, good variety of terrain. Fun times.
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Public Tracks

There are no published trips for this hike. There are 10 private trips.

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