Gertrude's Nose Loop/Millbrook Mountain

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

View along the trail to Gertrude's Nose - Minnewaska State Park Preserve - Photo: Bill Roehrig View along the trail to Gertrude's Nose - Minnewaska State Park Preserve - Photo: Bill Roehrig View of cliff along the trail to Gertrude's Nose - Minnewaska State Park Preserve - Photo: Sharon Roehrig View of cliff along the trail to Gertrude's Nose - Minnewaska State Park Preserve - Photo: Sharon Roehrig

This loop hike runs along dramatic cliffs of Shawangunk conglomerate, with exceptionally fine views.

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This hike traverses the ridge of Gertrude’s Nose – one of the most spectacular rock formations in the Shawangunks.

From the end of the parking area, bear left on a dirt road, then turn right on the red-blazed Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road that encircles Lake...

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Trip Reports

rate experience
August 18, 2014
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Great Hike!
<p>Did this hike yesterday!</p> <p>Was a great hike and all the trail info is spot one!</p> <p>Thanks.</p>
nweinstock
July 17, 2012
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beautiful trail
<P>me and my gf did this trail on Saturday July,14</P> <P>it was a great sunny day, trail is very nice, lots of bluberry all around, lots of beautiful scenic places&nbsp;:)</P> <P>there were so many "noses" that we even didn't find the Gertrudas one :(</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>and everything was great before some guy fall down from the rock... it was a big rescue operation with helicopters and we were not allowed to finish our trip and have to go back after 3 hours of hard way</P>
zlenak
July 26, 2011
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great hike!
<p>i did this hike with friends july 16th. 8 miles is about right based on my GPS track. the gertrude's nose trail was a little over-grown; eventually we encountered a guy who was in the process of maintaining the trail - thanks for that!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>this is a great hike. allow extra time as you will want to stop many times to enjoy the panoramic views and rock formations. one tip - just after you go under the power line the second time, and before you start to climb, there is a bried unmarked trail to the right that is worth a detour - a deep cave lets forth frigid cold air and this is a great place to cool off during a hot summer day hiking. unfortunately i forgot to take a gps waypoint of this unique interesting spot!</p>
pelagori
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