Thank you, Minnewaska. I went on a beautiful hike yesterday, up a carriageway from Lake Minnewaska to Castle Point, and back down via the Blueberry Run.To your right is a picture of Hamilton Point, taken from Castle Point. You can get an idea of how steep the cliffs are in the 'Gunks.
Below is a picture of Lake Awosting, also taken from Castle Point. It's only accessible by foot or horse (or bike), and has a carriageway running around it. On the side of the lake closest to the cliffs, there are several side trails and carriageways, offering amazing, secluded, views for very little additional effort. Beyond Lake Awosting is Mud Pond, which isn't visible from Castle Point (at least I've never seen it).
Unfortunately, no picture I've ever taken could really capture the beauty that is the view from Castle Point. You're standing at the edge of a cliff, and the view is incredible; something like a 270° view.
Anyway, the thank you in the title and the top of the post is a big thank you to Minnewaska, for once again kicking my butt and reminding me that if I want to enjoy hiking, I have to stay in shape. That was something between 7 and 8 miles, and it was pretty much at the limit of my current ability.
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