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Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Kerhonkson, NY, is dog friendly. Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners as they explore the area, which is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, and features numerous waterfalls. Dogs are prohibited in buildings, camping, picnic, bathing areas or walkways. Hours vary seasonally, so dog owners should call before planning their outings. Visit Website

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve has received a rating of 4.8 out of 5 bones by 6 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 5,574 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors generally enjoyed the scenic hiking trails at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, with many praising the dog-friendly nature of the park. Some travelers cautioned about the presence of ticks, advising visitors to take precautions when bringing their pets.

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  • Katie
    May 16, 2024
    Easy Hike With Dog

    We took our dog, and camera equipment. We did the upper loops around the lake. The trail was wide and we didn’t have to worry about our dog going into high grass and risking ticks. It was a nice walk for all of us!

  • Joyce
    Jun 10, 2022
    Beware of Ticks

    The park itself is absolutely amazing but upon arrival, my baby got bit by 3 ticks in the parking lot alone and more additionally on the trail. It's a stunning area- just be cautious before bringing your fur babies!

  • Johanna
    Oct 21, 2021
    Lots of great options

    You can stick to the main upper and lower paths but if you are looking for a more rigorous hike the walking paths will take through more scenic places. We hike into the Rainbow Falls we had some challenging ascents and descents and it was gorgeous!

  • Wayne
    Oct 14, 2021
    Doggone Dandy!

    Autumn on the trails at Minnewaska State Park! This is a must, all!!

  • Dan
    Jun 9, 2019
    A Must

    A relaxing hike around the lake w 10 year old twins and the pup

  • April
    Jul 5, 2018
    fabulous, easy hike

    Walking around the lake was lovely. It was a smooth path to follow, and there were numerous places for Galaxy (my dog) to wade into the water (my profile photo is from this hike!) We then moved to the lower parking lot and visited Awosting Falls -- again, swam with the pooch by the waterfall! Beautiful. Easy to go back to the car for supplies, then back to the lake. Bring a picnic lunch, a lot of water and you're good to go.

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