Shawangunk Ridge Trail Mohonk Preserve
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New York · ulster County

Shawangunk Ridge Trail Mohonk Preserve

Ridge traverse through cliffs, forest, and open-rock viewpoints.

Rating
Length
6.8 mi
Difficulty
6
County
ulster

About This Trail

A ridge traverse through the Mohonk Preserve crossing exposed white conglomerate cliffs, pitch pine forests, and open-rock overlooks along the Shawangunk Ridge. The preserve encompasses over 8,000 acres of iconic Gunks terrain with views extending to the Catskills and Hudson Valley. Day-use fees apply.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.6929478, -74.3137935

Getting There

From New Paltz, take Route 44/55 west over the Shawangunk Ridge. Turn left onto Clove Road and continue to the Coxing Kill Trailhead parking lot at Mohonk Preserve.

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