Lake Minnewaska – Millbrook Mountain loop from Cliff House (Historical)

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Lake Minnewaska – Millbrook Mountain loop from Cliff House (Historical)

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Lake Minnewaska – Millbrook Mountain loop from Cliff House (Historical)

03:13

11.8km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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645 m

Lake Minnewaska

Highlight • Lake

This is a truly beautiful lake, nestled between cliffs and trees. It is the perfect spot for a refreshing swim on a hot summer hike!

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5.00 km

Millbrook Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Millbrook Mountain is a summit littered with long ridges and cliffs in the Catskill Mountains. That being said, the trails traveling to the top are tough but safe. The panoramic …

Tip by

9.50 km

View from Kempton Ledge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kempton Ledge is a great spot to stop to take in the scenery. There is a large opening in the trees here where you can see well beyond the cliff ledge. There are no signs to mark this viewpoint.

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11.8 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

270 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

4.65 km

578 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

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Comments

October 3, 2024,Down the rabbit hole we went.

Beautiful hike around Lake Minnewaska with my favourite hiking partner.

First exercise for Kelsey after her hand surgery and before everything changed.

⛰️ Millbrook Mountain (489 m) | 🌐 summitbag‍
🎷🐛 5.34 new miles

-- From Wandrer