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    Mohonk Preserve

    4.4 (82 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Kelly D.

    I was fortunate enough to score a spot at North Face Trail Days so I got to enter the preserve for free courtesy of North Face. Normally there is a charge of $15 per person on for hiking and $20 if biking climbing or horseback riding. Base camp was set up in a private area just beyond the Spring Farm Trailhead. Chris from North Face led our group on the 3 mile hike up to Bonticou Crag. The views were stunning from the top of the Crag. It is a moderately difficult trail with one tricky rock scramble. Hiking shoes recommended. I likely will explore more of the preserve in the future so I looked more into it. You can put the cost of a day pass towards the purchase of a membership within 2 weeks of purchase. The membership would be worth it if going 5 or more times in a year. It is tax deductible and comes with discounts to local businesses. The trails of the preserve connect to the grounds of the Mohonk Mountain House which is a separate property from the Mohonk Preserve and would require advanced booking with an additional fee if accessing the grounds by car, but there is no cost to access via the preserve trails. There is no fee for the visitor center and its grounds containing a few short and easy educational trails.

    Jason P.

    Review for the Hiking Trails Day Pass: I visited Mohonk (for lunch) a few years ago which included access to the Mountain House and the Trails in the surrounding area. I have since wanted to return for the hiking trails and to get some photos of the amazing vews surrounding the Mountain House. And...the best time to visit...is when the leaves change colors in the fall. I purchased a hiking trail day-pass ($30 for adults, $25 children)...and it was a challenge... The passes are released 72 hours in advance....so if you wanted to get tickets for 10 AM on Sunday, they become available at 10 AM on the Thursday before the Sunday. And let me tell you....within a minute or two during the fall weekends, they are completely gone! I was surpised at how quickly they went...you may have to look into the weekday days if you are looking to get tickets for a larger group. Nonetheless, I was able to get a hiking day-pass for 10 AM this past Sunday. I drove up from the Bronx (one hour and forty five minutes) to the hiking pass gate, gave them my name and showed my printed (or mobile) pass confirmation. I was given a trail map, a wrist bracelet and directed to park in the hiking trail parking lot which had a lot of spaces at that time (I think the earliest tickets are offered for 9 AM). There are some vending machines and bathrooms there as well. Now the hike to the Mountain House area is 2.5 miles or so...which takes about 45-60 minutes for the average walker. The main path from the hiking pass parking lot to the Mountain House area is marked along the way with a little green house icon nailed into trees along the route. The hike back, is similarly marked with a red car icon along the route...while these are ingenious and very helpful, I wish the other route were also marked...at least with colored flags. There is a shortcut along the way; the fox path which is pretty strenuous and quite a workout but will save you about 15-20 minutes of walking...but that route wasn't well marked...except for some faint red paint on trees and rocks which have faded significantly...so be sure to keep referring to the hiking map...it comes in very handy. You may also want to download the .pdf map from Mohonk's website...that way you always have it on your phone and can zoom in if needed... I suggest going to the Mountain House first and exploring that area. Day hikers are NOT allowed to access the house, only the surrounding trails. From there, you can take the trail up to the Sky Tower, or for those adventurous enough...take the Labyrinth path...which is essentiall a 45-minute obstacle course that connect the Mountiain House area with the Sky Top. Once at the Skytop, be sure to explore and ascend the tower (about 100 steps) for some spectacular views. Had an amazing time and got some excellent photos. I highly suggest going in the fall...it may be a bit chilly, but dress in layers as I found myself removing and then putting back layers of clothing throughout my trip. Bathrooms are near the mountain house so be sure to stop off there before you trek back to the parking lot...unless you want to wait another 45-60 minutes. 4 It didn't feel "crowded" despite being a sold-out fall Sunday...there is lots of space to distance...and most people were respectful of each other's space and time in certain target areas which are coveted for photos... I understand the price is a bit much...(i.e. family of four would pay $110) given what is offered...which is my only gripe wth this experience. A $20/$15 price or discounted weekday rate may be more appropriate.

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    Brian G.

    We absolutely love it out here. There are so many different areas and trails and a wide variety of activity for different capabilities. Whether you're after a leisurely walk or more technical climbing, this place is dog-friendly and peaceful as can be. Even when the parking lots are totally full (especially summer weekends) it never feels too packed on the trails.

    Victor H.

    Weekday fee is $20. This Preserve seems big and you can do lots of events such as: hiking, biking, bouldering, climbing, and other. It seems to be a nice place to relax and connect with mother nature. I came here for bouldering with friends and there were lots of real and challenging problems in real rocks. I never had so much fun. I will definitely come back again in the summer when rocks are not that cold... XD Next time I will come here again for hiking as I heard there are lots of nice landscape to check out.

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    Renee R.

    I mean how could anyone give a mountain preserve anything less than 5stars? This is Mother Nature at its finest...esp in the fall. We came out for a small hike up the mountain nothing too crazy esp since my 5yo was with us (whom actually zipped right up to the top no problem) and when you get to the welcome center the gentleman there was super helpful and very informative. He told us exactly what was worth our while for the short period of time with our youngin' Totally going back and next time instead of hitting up millbrook Trapps well probably hit up the water fall closer to the summer.

    Jocy C.

    Great place to go hiking... plus it's DOG FRIENDLY too! I found out about this place via bf + his coworkers. Apparently one of them is an extreme hiker... so we ended up on the "strenuous" trail. Eeks. Would have been great if bf had warned me, but no. I ended up with muddy shoes, wet socks, and a very sore bum. There was one part of the trail where it required everyone to climb rocks... but bf and I plus the dog took another trail to reach the top. For the extreme hikers that aren't afraid to get muddy and go rock climbing for a bit, here is the info: http://www.nynjtc.org/hike/bonticou-crag It's so worth it once you reach the top. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/AXfR8W-1sP1b-EblelFiUw?select=3duJ2imLuyvlLQiPc2ydWg It's a great one day trip to get out of NYC.

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    Yu Z.

    Mohonk Preserve was AMAZING! I've had Mohonk bookmarked for about 10months..and finally, last Saturday, I went hiking with an Asian hiking group! I was so excited, I couldn't sleep properly the previous night..Loll Our group arrived at the Preserve parking lot around 9:45am.. Plenty of parking. Once the main parking lot was full, if you drive down maybe 2 minutes, there's additional parking available! In total, we had a fairly large group of hikers, in total, 39, ranging from first timers to hardcore hikers! Day pass for hikers that MUST be purchased to ensure entry into the trails were $12/person and could be purchased at the visitor center adjacent to the main parking lot. ------------------- FIRST PART: ------------------- At first we started off on the easy trails: Overcliff carriage road and Laurel Ledge Road. At the Giants Path, we did a moderately difficult rock scrambling. It was pretty fun! We did the Labyrinth, Lemon Squeeze, Skytop Tower and for lunch and on the way back, we stopped at the Mohonk Mountain House. The beginning of the hike along the flat carriage roads and Laurel Ledge road were very easy. The roads passed certain spots where there were adventurous rock climbers setting up and paths where you can ride horses through the park. Not much to see here, except for the pretty Fall colors in the trees and bushes. -------------------------------------------- LUNCH - Mountain House Resort: -------------------------------------------- We stopped for lunch around 2pm at the Mohonk Mountain House which was a historic luxury resort near the foot of the Catskills. A room with a balcony overlooking the lake/mountain can easily go for $900/night in the Fall. (Random Fun Fact, the resort was rated by Travel & Leisure to be the #6 Hotel Spa in the World in 2013). Our group had lunch on a cliff looking over Lake Mohonk. It was a very relaxing lunch. There was a light, cool breeze in the air and surrounded by the colors of Fall. I could imagine in the summer, it would be quite the opposite with the resort and lake bustling with families and small children..Loll ---------------------- SECOND PART: ---------------------- The Lemon Squeeze was probably the highlight of the entire hike! There were lots of rock scrambling, and some members of our hiking group weren't ready for the strenuous activity, and had to turn back unfortunately. Those who did finish, it was an extremely rewarding experience, with panoramic views of the surrounding woods and mountains with Fall colors abound. For us who did complete Lemon Squeeze, at first, it was a test of patience and will..loll Our group arrived at the entrance to the Lemon Squeeze at around 4:30pm. I'm not even kidding..THERE WAS A LINE TO GET INTO THE TRAIL!! That line stretched at least 30 long and was moving at an extremely slow pace. It wasn't until we actually set foot in the trail, that we found out what was the problem. The cause of the traffic jam at the entrance was because of some idiotic Asian hikers with huge, bulky backpacks, and were stopping to take pictures and selfies while inside the Lemon Squeeze trail and as a result, slowing down the process for everyone behind them! A fellow hiker told me that normally, the trail from the entrance to the top takes no more than 10 minutes. Our group didn't get to the top until 5:45pm..1 hour and 15 minutes later!! WTF.. -_- Afterwards, a short hike to Skytop Tower and then a few flights of stairs up to the top of the tower revealed gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding landscape with all the Fall colors and nearby mountains! The walk back down the Lemon Squeeze trail was much easier! Relatively flat trails leading down to the Mountain House Resort. ----------------- WAY BACK: ----------------- By the time we were all ready to hike back to the parking lot, it was close to sunset. There wasn't much natural light left and most of our group were unprepared with the proper night hiking equipment (flashlights, headlamps, etc). I was lucky enough to remember to pack my handy 800 lumen tactical flashlight just in case! Loll Those of us who had lights, paired up with a group of 6 or 7 and altogether made our way back down the trails. By 8:15pm, it was pitch black out, and the tall trees blocked out most of the moonlight..so the 5 of us who had headlamps or flashlights were the only lights in the darkness.. O_O All in all, it was a very fun hike! I took almost 200 pictures..LOL Everyone in the group had a blast! And although by the end of the hike, we were all exhausted, it was so worth it! I wouldn't mind making this an annual event..come here every year in the Fall or Winter.

    Andrea M.

    Fantastic opportunity for a day hike unlike any other. The rock scramble and lemon squeeze make it so worth it. A true Catskill gem, with a lake in the sky. Note: you do have to walk a considerable distance to the actual trail and labyrinth - from the parking lot. They no longer let you drive to the actual Mountain House, nor shuttle you there. It's about 2 miles. Bring snacks and water.

    Doug W.

    What a beautiful spot to hike and explore, the parking at the base of this place is a joke and will cost you something like 20-30 bux. I've gotten lost and just kept walking in the pitch black until lucking out and somehow surviving, so be prepared for an actual hike as I was not that time. On the mountain sits an old fire tower or something and the views from up there are incredible, this is an all day hike for sure and there are multiple trails and sights to see. Look down at the extravagant and pricey mountain house and you'll wanna come back for sure.

    Dee S.

    Went here for Labor Day Weekend to escape the beach crowds and the city. Make sure you get there early during peak season because the parking lot is small and fills up fast! The hiking trails were easy to navigate and you can choose your level of difficulty. The waterfall was beautiful and the water was crisp, cold and refreshing, just how I like it! There hadn't been much rain so there wasn't much of a fall, more of a trickle, but still lovely. Saw a few Copper Head snakes while swimming, so be on the lookout. Looking forward to my next visit!

    Tina W.

    Highly recommended for hiking! They have different paths to choose from. We decided to go with the difficult one, Labyrinth. The path consist of climbing up rocks, ladder and through small crevices. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it! Despite it being the difficult path, it's actually not that difficult. But be careful of unstable/slippery rocks. I did see a few people sitting on the side with their legs scraped because they slipped on some rocks. The view at the top is amazing and they have benches you can sit on to relax for a bit and breathe in the moment.

    Casey H.

    The people are very good and informative and caring. I really enjoy learning about the mountians and the nature and seeing all the beautiful landscapes there. Ken and Jane and the rest of the visitor center front desk staff are great. And gene the female is really funny and sweet

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    Parking at the preserve and hiking in will add a few miles but you can still see the lemon squeeze, eagle cliff and Skytop.

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    The Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie - Self pulley belay

    The Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie

    4.2(27 reviews)
    14.8 mi

    It's great to have a gym on this side of the river, not only boulder/scramble but also belay. There…read moreare even some pulley systems to self belay if you don't have a buddy. Safety is #1 here, the paperwork as a first timer and the orientation was *extensive*, so carve out 10 minutes for that. They do test you on belay abilities before they let you belay someone, which includes tying knots to the harness and carabiners. If you don't pass, you can't belay someone else but you can still use the self pulley belays. There are spots to chill and regain grip strength, and the gym is pretty clean. Staff were helpful. One star less because they do not have half sizes for shoes. It motivates you to get your own but for those just getting into this sport and wanting to keep the investment to a minimum until you decide, it's not comfortable. It's a gym in the area so I'll take it. I went for a holiday deal for the day pass was $16 and shoes were $4, and they do charge for rental chalk. I honestly wouldn't go for any other pricing, so I'll be looking out for the deals to return again.

    Great first experience at this spot: friendly and helpful staff, good facility…read more We went as a group of 3 with the $90 staff belay option. This is a good option for beginners and if you just want to start climbing and not worry about learning belaying. Anna was so supportive and helpful. The staff member helping you really does make or break the experience. We were given the harness to step into as well as shoes that should fit snugly. Then we started at the beginner wall to get our feet wet. We moved on to a few other walls, one with an automatic belay. The climbs are marked by difficulty level so a 5.8 is harder than a 5.5, for example, based on ease, size of the holds. You follow the color of your climb basically. We all got a good workout. An hour is good because you need to rest in between climbs usually. Perhaps the instruction option for 5 people would give you more techniques but this was fine for us. The space isn't that big but we didn't feel cramped. However if it was crowded you probably would have to wait. But no problems today on a Sunday at 11:30 am. If you have workout gloves they'd probably help with callouses on the hands. We didn't try the regular free climbs. There's cubbies to put your shoes and bags and lockers in the bathroom if you have a lock. I wouldn't want to bring anything valuable in there because there's a lot going on and someone intent on mischief could have a field day... hopefully not though! They seem to offer membership options and events. No issues parking. I would come back!

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    Every Friday after 5pm, discounted day passes and belay class for our lady crushers of all ages!!

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    BC's New Paltz Climbing Gym

    BC's New Paltz Climbing Gym

    4.3(11 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    BC's Climbing Gym has come a long way from its days as The Inner Wall under previous ownership…read more It's honestly a completely different place, and it's a shame the older reviews are still dragging down the rating because they don't reflect what the gym is now. The walls have been rebuilt, the flooring has been redone, and the overall feel of the space is clean, modern, and well thought out. It's become a really solid bouldering gym. What stands out most is the setting--easily some of the best in the region. The problems are creative, fun, and consistently well set, whether you're there to train or just climb for a good session. Definitely worth checking out!!

    Came here with some friends for my first time ever climbing at a bouldering gym. If you're a newbie…read morelike myself you'll wanna keep reading. Rock climbing isn't for everyone but I do think everyone should at least give it a try and decide later. This rock climbing gym is tucked behind in a plaza so can be easy to miss. Once you arrive, it's a 13+ gym minus the intimidating part of being in a gym with everyone staring at you. At BC's, it's a community, the friends I met and made here all come on a regular basis. If you're not from the same crew they're still there to support you and help you. Whether it's your first time, 10th time or you just come here all the time, it's a family. It's a place that inspires movement, thinking and a very technical and different way to make your climb flow. I'm by no means a climber, but as a very, very, VERY beginner I will say anyone can do it. Come prepared for calluses, bring some chalk, as active as you think you are, you're not ready for this haha. Either way, try it, challenge yourself and do it! It's all mental but also challenging. If you keep coming back like everyone else does you will become better at it. Did I love it? Yes. Do I wish I lived closer to be able to do it more often? Absolutely. Will I be a climber? Nooooope. But I'm here to support all and also tell you to check this place out because it's absolutely worth it. Also, their pricing is very flexible, if you bring or borrow some shoes it's only $18 for the whole day, or couple of hours that you come for. No shoes? No problem. Only $5 to rent and $3 for chalk bags. They have a 30 day pass that's only $79 or 10 class passes too. Just remember, no harnesses here, only bouldering. It's fun to learn how to fall and fail and learn from it. If this isn't your thing like me but you still want to try something new, I say do it!

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    Movement Valhalla

    Movement Valhalla

    4.1(59 reviews)
    49.2 mi

    Very chill, laid back atmosphere. The staff is outstanding. They are friendly and helpful. I went…read morethere as a beginner, to get certified in belay. Harry instructed me. Harry is as personable as anyone I've ever met. He is kind, helpful as can be and a great instructor. His instructions are clear and he's patient. He has a knack for putting people at ease and helping them feel comfortable I loved my experiences here and have great appreciation for Harry.

    If you and your climbing partner have a significant weight difference or you like feeling terrified…read morejust top roping - DO NOT GO HERE. This is the literal only gym I've ever been to that just drapes the top-ropes over the anchors, rather than looping them over once. (And I used to climb at the Movement in San Francisco which this was NOT the case at.) This creates a HUGE issue for the lighter weight climber when belaying, and is frankly so scary it's made me not like climbing anymore. All they offer are some giant, dirty kettlebells for you to lug around with you, but that only (kind of) stops you from launching in the air. It doesn't prevent the extreme amount of friction you have to fight through the Grigri. I've never even had this much of a problem lead climbing, because we can use an ohm, which you can't use top roping because it pins the rope to the wall which is unsafe for the climber. When I brought up this concern to someone who works there they shrugged it off like it wasn't a big deal, and said "oh well it's better because lowering is faster this way" uh... okay, but it's not better if i'm literally fighting for my life simply to lower my partner and not kill them or be launched into the air?? but yeah, lowering faster is nice, sure. I want so badly to like this gym, but the complete lack of regard for safety is mind-boggling. The biggest shame is that it's the only gym of it's type in the area so it's either climb here unsafely, or don't climb at all. Shame on Movement Corporate for not doing more to regulate the safety at their gyms.

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    Kaaterskill Falls - March 2026

    Kaaterskill Falls

    4.6(166 reviews)
    31.6 mi

    The falls are truly incredible…read more The trail down to the bottom of the falls, is a bit tricky. But so incredibly worth it. I would suggest not to believe the sign saying 189 steps.... it is definitely more! Take drinking water because you'll need that for sure. We went back in August and the heat was definitely there. The parking lot was pretty packed but throughout the trails people were pretty evenly spaced out. Not so much at the base of the falls themselves but there was still plenty of room to move around freely.

    One of the tallest waterfall in NY, similar height to Taughannock Falls. Physical requirement is…read moredifferent tho, Kaaterskill Falls has about 500foot of elevation change and a lot of slippery stone steps at the end, if you come here when the weather is still cold. Parking: most people park at the Laurel-House Road parking area, because it is the closest. Or you can park at Mountain Top Historical Society, the old train station, which an extra mile. Starting from the old railroad station is nice, you can still see some old tracks on the ground. Walk to the overlook is fairly easy, once you get to the start point of Lower falls junction, it is where you need to be prepared. I recommend hiking shoe, especially in colder months where the ground is wet and iced. When you reach to the stone steps, they can get slippery. I am surprised no one fell in late March. Half of the steps were cover in ice and people were wearing regular sneakers. Once you reach the base of the two tier falls, the view is tremendous. If water levels are high, you can feel the energy of the water. There is a lot of spray from the falls when you get close. There is short trail to the middle tier pool. It was iced up during winter, spikes will definitely be useful. The end was amazing too. So close to the lead of the waterfall. You can keep going and follow Escarpment trail and follow the edge of the valley. There is monument for fireman Frank Layman who died during firefighting in 1900, at his monument, you can see route 23A bend around mountain. And if you keep going, there are a couple viewpoint to overlook the valley. Nice break points to enjoy the view and rest your legs.

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    Mohonk Preserve - parks - Updated May 2026

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