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Peterskill Falls Loop via High Peter's Kill Trail

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4.6 mi
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2 hrs 29 min
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548 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Peterskill Falls in Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

This trail goes by Peterskill West Cliff, Sheldon Falls, and Awosting Falls.

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    2 years, 5 months ago
    Great hike on lesser used 'Gunks trail. Fine vistas, waterfalls. Large areas of blueberry plants. Flowers now and more on the way.
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