Near Lenape Ridge Loop
Looking northwest
Near Lenape Ridge Loop
The steepest section of the Minisink Trail
Near Lenape Ridge Loop
Breif walk along the tracks
Near Lenape Ridge Loop
Lenape Ridge and Minisink Trail junction
Near Lenape Ridge Loop
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Lenape Ridge Loop

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A beautiful ridge hike overlooking farmlands in the Neversink Valley.
7.7
mi
Distance
1,487
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.7mi
Distance
1,487ft
Elevation Gain
1,898ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,272ft
High Point
521ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts along an old forest road for a short distance then turns left onto a trail marked with red blazes. The trail can be a little difficult to find at the beginning. The trail descends until you reach a railroad track. Turn left and follow the track for only 50 feet until it turns back into the forest. The trail parallels the tracks as it ascends. At about 2.5 miles you reach the Lenape Ridge. Follow the ridge until you reach the end where the trail meets the Minisink Trail. Make a sharp right turn onto the Minisink Trail. This section of the loop does not have any views. The trail gradually ascends on a steep side angle until it reaches the Lenape Ridge Trail. If you have another car parked at the !Minisink Trailhead along Route 6, you can follow the Minisink Trail out. If not, return the way you came on the Lenape Ridge Trail.

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