Start Your Adventure at Mohonk Preserve

Spring Farm Trailhead Visitor Contact booth to the right, with a Trailhead Assistant standing outside. A car is in the center with another Trailhead Assistant standing near the window
Spring Farm Trailhead by Celeste Brunell

Find A Trailhead

Mohonk Preserve has five main trailheads. Click here for more information including address and directions.

Three visitors look at an information kiosk, one points to a map
Testimonial Gateway Trailhead by Kate Schoonmaker

Hours, Fees and Land Use Rules

Preserve lands are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is open from 9-5 daily. For more information about visiting the Preserve, click here.

Rock Climbing in the West Trapps by Frank Tkac

Activities

Hike on 70 miles of carriage roads and trails; Bike on our historic carriage roads; Climb on the world-famous Gunks cliffs; Horseback Ride from our Spring Farm Trailhead; Run through forests, fields, and mountains; or Ski/Snowshoe on groomed and natural terrain. For more information, click here.

You can help care for the land!

Join the Mohonk Preserve champions who are safeguarding the unique wildlife, flora and fauna on this land which has been designated “one of Earth’s last great places.” With your help, we are monitoring climate change and educating future generations about the importance of conservation.

Every day, rain or shine, in every season you can make a difference on the ridge.

    • Join or Renew
      Mohonk Preserve members enjoy many benefits and are our partners in protecting the Shawangunks!
    • Volunteer
      Contribute your time and energy to the protection of this magnificent landscape.
    • Donate
      With your help we can safeguard this special place for everyone for generations to come.

Banner photo of the Shawangunk Ridge in winter by Kim Tischler