{"id":11972,"date":"2023-09-10T14:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T18:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/?p=11972"},"modified":"2023-09-11T16:20:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T20:20:21","slug":"nyc-fall-foliage-at-gertrudes-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/2023\/09\/nyc-fall-foliage-at-gertrudes-nose\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC: Fall Foliage at Gertrude’s Nose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lucky for us North Easterners we have tons of trees and an oncoming winter which together mean: fall foliage galore! While you can scour the internet looking for tips on where to find the best fall foliage, New York State’s tried and true Shawangunks are the OutdoorFest recommendation for an easy, gorgeous and adventure-filled trip. Specifically, the hike to Gertrudes Nose offers some of the best (if not THE best) views in all of New York State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike Gertrude’s Nose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a simple itinerary to get you up to the “Gunks” for a day of outdoor fun:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. As always: get your map! You’ll want the NYNJ Trail Conference Shawangunk Trails Map<\/a> which you can buy online or pick up at a local retail shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Rent a car or hop on the bus to New Paltz<\/a> where you will be able to take a short cab ride to the cliffs (take the number so you can get a ride back!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Head to Minnewaska State Park<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Go Explore! There are a ton of amazing trails and view points here but a relatively relaxed option is the hike out to Gertrude’s Nose which takes you from the parking lot along Lake Minnewaska, down the carriage roads and out to one of the most dramatic views in the Shawangunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. This time of year you’ll probably see the pumpkin patches growing strong along the side of the road. Don’t let the season pass by! Make a quick stop at Jenkins – Lueken Orchards<\/a> to pick apples and stock up on pumpkins and other seasonal fare before heading home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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