Trails: Hiking trails are located in Mohonk Preserve,
Minnewaska State Park Preserve and on the grounds of Mohonk
Mountain House (a privately operated resort). Minnewaska State
Park has 20 miles of hiking trails plus 50 miles of carriage
roads. Mohonk Mountain House has about 20 miles of hiking
trails. Access fee: Entry fee is charged to access the park and
the grounds of Mohonk Mountain House. Nearest town: New Paltz, NY Trail map: Available at the park Web site:Mohonk Preserve | Mohonk Mountain House |
Minnewaska State Park
Preserve Points of interest: Minnewaska State Park was named as one
of "the 75 great places in the Western Hemisphere" by the Nature
Conservancy. Other activities: Biking and swimming in Minnewaska SP, cross-country skiing Lodging: Mohonk Mountain House is a luxurious Victorian
castle with 260 rooms Camping: Not available in the park Weather forecast:Poughkeepsie Tourism info: Ulster County Tourism 1-800-DIAL-UCO Getting to the trail: West of New Paltz on Route 44. Map of local region:
New Paltz
Trail Name: Shawangunks I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: July, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Sams point to Ice Caves Favorite trails: same. Best time to go: summer was hot, so high and in the
clouds, close to the sun. Trail marking: None Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: small dwarf pines, blueberry bushes and
other
berry plants. Saw a buck far back in the pines. The ridge at the
top of the cliff is awesome up close, the view at the top is
incredible. We went @ 6pm. Seemed as if we could touch the sun as
it was setting. Be sure to go during daylight hours. Ice water
rushing out of the rocks at the top-miraculous. What I disliked: Exciting but scary to walk so close to
the cliff edge. Very steep climb up & climb down. Take into
account time 3 hr. to & fro the caves...don't get stuck inside at
dusk. Comments: Heard rattler from rattle snake during hike.
Inside ice caves is DARK and not trail marked, just follow the
worn dirt path from cave to cave to find your way. Could get lost
inside. Be sure not to go alone, have other adults with you. Be
sure to sign the register at the bottom of the trail and bring a
cell just incase. Submitted by: Sue G. from: Pequannock, New Jersey. Date submitted: Aug 20, 2003
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Trail Name: Shawangunks I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Apr, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Millbrook Mtn Trail, Gertrude's Nose
Trail Favorite trails: Jenny Lane Trail(portion of Long Path);
Sams Point to Verkeerder Kill Falls Best time to go: Fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 5 stars What I liked: very nice, dwarf pitch pines, blueberry
shrubs, geat views What I disliked: Nothing Comments: copperheads by the falls in summer watch where
you walk Submitted by: Brad from: Maple Shade, NJ Date submitted: April 23, 2003
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