Lake Awosting is part of Minnewaska State Park in Ulster County. Many people in the area are familiar with Lake Minnewaska - primarily because there is a swimming area open to the public, and it has a nearby parking lot (making for easy access). A lake that fewer people visit is Lake Awosting. Awosting is located about three miles from the Lake Minnewaska parking lot (there is another lot that is slightly closer to Awosting, but it's still more than 2.5 miles). To get there, you either have to hike, bike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski (or take a horse if you happen to have one handy).
Despite the distance, it is definitely worth the trip. There is a trail around the lake with several breathtaking vistas. Additionally, there is a granite swimming area open to the public. The most interesting thing about Awosting is that the water is crystal clear (and tends to stay pretty cool all year long). You can see the rock shelf drop off at various points around the lake, and you can see many feet down.
Biking from Minnewaska to Awosting is definitely a fun adventure. I uploaded a past bike ride to Everytrail.com that maps out the route and includes some pictures along the way. For more information about Minnewaska State Park, you can go to Wikipedia.
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