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Gertrude’s Nose

4.2 (6 reviews)

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A great hike with Mother Nature.
Noel M.

I LOVE HIKING !!! This day (foliage peak) me, my wife and a friend decided to hike to Gertrude's Nose which is in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. This is a 7.6 mile loop hike. We have decided to take the counterclockwise trail of the loop, hiking the easy part first, reaching Gertrude's Nose and then taking the difficult path towards the end of the hike. This is one of the best hike I have ever been, scenic, vertigo-inducing mountain top/cliff top views and added to that, the beautiful rich colors of fall season. The hike encompasses going through along the side of Minnewaska Lake, through a carriage road, walking alongside a lengthy cliff, rock scramble through boulders, jumping over narrow fissures, climbing on some rocks, balancing on a narrow rock pathway where each side is a cliff, and enjoying the most scenic trail of the Hudson valley. Most of the hikers rate this trail/hike as 9/10 difficulty. Caution must be observed when doing this trail. I recommend this trail to Gertrude's Nose for those who are adventurous, those who are not afraid of heights, those who have an endurance to hike a lengthy distance. All in all, it was an amazing, breathtaking and SUPERFANTASTIC hiking experience.

Jean G.

We did the entire loop of Minnewaska trail upto the Gertrude's nose. It was the hardest trail I've ever done in my life. I would say I'm an intermediate hiker but I have pretty great endurance. We finished with a total of 9 miles. There were inclines, a lots of rocks and just really really long trail overall! People would do the nose but come back using the same path, I would say that strategy is easier. However, we were being overachievers and we did the entire loop! The views were 100/10! I would recommend it only if you go with a group who will be willing to finish what you started. It is really a challenging trail for beginner and intermediate hiker bit make sure to have fun, bring water and even eat snacks or meal at the top!!!

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Mohonk Preserve - Mohonk Mountain House Tulip Festival 2025

Mohonk Preserve

4.4(82 reviews)
2.5 mi

New Paltz / Gardiner, NY - I have hiked and biked through the Mohonk Preserve many a times over the…read moreyears, in all seasons, and it is one of my favorite wild places! Some of the trails I love the most are the Bonticrou Crag & Table Rocks (breathtaking views; the rock scramble is fun and challenging but there is an easier way up via the Bonticou ascent path), Labyrinth & Lemon Squeeze, and Sky Top Trail by the Mohonk Mountain House. On weekends and in the warmer seasons/good weather especially, the parking lots fill up early (like by 8:30-9am). There are 5 main trailheads, and the day use fee is at current writing $15 for hikers or $20 for cyclists/climbers/horseback riders (children 15 & under are free). At the heart of the preserve lies the Mohonk Mountain House, which is actually a private property. The area around the mountain house is amazing but unfortunately it is rather arduous to visit for many due to the parking lot distance, as it's a bit of a hike in from the preserve's trailheads (pleasant & easy, but about 4.5 miles in so that's ~9 miles roundtrip), unless you're a paying guest at this all-inclusive resort property and are allowed to park in the on-site lot. I've done it both the hard & easy ways, so to avoid sweat if not tears, I'll let my Yelp community in on some hacks of less strenuous ways to see the mountain house and its surroundings (short of paying $1Kpp as an overnight guest)... 1. $ - You can buy a $35 hiking day pass, to park at the "closer" parking lot at the Gatehouse, which is still 2.1 miles out from the mountain house (4.2 miles roundtrip, but better than 9 miles). 2. $$$ - Be a day guest and book a dining or spa experience at the property, and you can park on site. 3. $ - Visit during their special annual events like the gingerbread house competition in December or the tulip festival in April-May, passes for which are a much more affordable $15-$35 (2025 rates). This allows you to park at the mountain house and not have to hike in. So there! Mohonk Preserve is one of the most beautiful places in the Hudson Valley, with so much incredible scenery (including fall foliage!) and things to do - hiking, biking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, row boating, and even a via ferrata though that's only for hotel guests - and is a dream for outdoor lovers!

A well-maintained and scenic area for hiking, walking and biking and just being in nature…read more There are multiple hikes and biking opportunities in the preserve and is a cheaper option to access trails than staying at the mountain house. We had a pass from the local library which covered one car but typically its $35 per car. If you park at the mountain house it's that much per hiker. Since they get this money they can ensure the trails are well marked, there are friendly faces to greet you and they had a bike repair station too. Parking at the preserve and hiking in will add a few miles but you can still see the lemon squeeze, eagle cliff and Skytop. Portopotties are at the trailhead. We got to the trailhead around 8:30 am and there were still spots available. Since it had rained a lot the day before, the trail was a bit muddy and slippery (surprisingly made it through without falling!). Parts of the hike were easy (on carriage roads) and other parts like the labrynth and lemon squeeze were challenging with lots of rock scrambling and tight crevices. You can climb to Skytop tower and snap iconic photos below. By the mountain house, they had a pretty garden, spa, tennis, archery, rowing activities and lots of little viewpoints. Everyone recommends getting there early as when the weather is nice, it will get crowded. After hiking, you can go into New Paltz and try some of the local restaurants in town.

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Lander's River Trips

3.0(67 reviews)
41.9 mi

Just had the best trip down the Delaware River. Landers employees were helpful and informative in…read morehelping me book my trip. I went rafting with friends and we had a great time. We saw several bald eagles and enjoyed natures beauty during our 4 hour float. No rough rapids, so nothing to be worried about. Pack a cooler with hoagies, drinks and snacks and you are good to go!

6 Hours of Sunburned Regret - Landers River Trap........f you've ever dreamed of drifting…read morepeacefully down a river for three relaxing hours, don't come here -- unless you meant six hours of sun-scorched misery while your children cry and you paddle like a deranged gondolier just to keep moving. Landers assured us our 5-mile tubing trip would be a chill three-hour float. Cute. The Delaware River clearly didn't get the memo, because in some spots the current stops entirely. You'll have to use your arms like oars -- not fun when your only paddles are your hands and growing resentment. Pro tip: if you have kids under 12, they'll be too small for the massive tubes and too weak to help. So congrats -- you're towing a human anchor while slowly baking alive. And just when you think you've made it, Landers hits you with the final boss: a shoreline of thick, goopy mud that sucks your shoes off and your soul with it. Because who doesn't want to end the worst vacation day ever by trudging through six inches of swamp muck? Never again. Thanks for the trauma, Landers.

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Gertrude’s Nose - hiking - Updated May 2026

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