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Awosting Falls Hike
Waterfall | New York
1.1 mi round trip
Awosting Falls Hike at a Glance
The Awosting Falls hike via the Awosting Falls Carriageway is 1.1 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,430 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Awosting Falls Carriageway |
| Distance | 1.1 mi round trip |
Your time: about 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 30 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 210 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.1 mi distance for this hike is verified (takeahike.us), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Awosting Falls
Awosting Falls is a waterfall in New York, on land managed by Minnewaska State Park Preserve (NYS Parks).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Awosting Falls Carriageway: 1.1 miles round trip, from Lower Awosting parking lot. Distance from takeahike.us.
Before You Go
- The vehicle entry fee is $10 per vehicle. (parks.ny.gov)
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. (parks.ny.gov)
- Swimming is not permitted in any streams or waterfalls. (parks.ny.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Minnewaska State Park Preserve (NYS Parks) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Awosting Falls?
The Awosting Falls Carriageway to Awosting Falls is 1.1 miles round trip.
Where does the Awosting Falls hike start?
It starts from Lower Awosting parking lot.
Is there a fee to hike to Awosting Falls?
The vehicle entry fee is $10 per vehicle.
Are dogs allowed on the Awosting Falls trail?
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Awosting Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- takeahike.us
- Distance
- takeahike.us
- Falls location
- digthefalls.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Awosting Falls.