Come take a hike!

What are

the best hikes? 

I have limited time, but I want to see some great views. Where can I go?

Check out our Best Hikes suggestions for great views at the end of a short hike, a leisurely simple stroll, or an uphill challenge... Enjoy trails named "Best of the Hudson Valley" by Hudson Valley Magazine.

You can continue your hike onto the grounds of the Mohonk Mountain House and into the  Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Some restrictions and separate regulations apply. Check with a Ranger for details.

Is there a fee?

Yes. You can download a Mohonk Preserve membership form now, or you can buy a day pass or membership at a trailhead or at the Visitor Center.

I have mobility impairment. Are the trails accessible?

You can stroll along the Preserve’s carriage roads, which are more level and easier than many of our trails. The Shawangunk Sensory Trail at the Visitor Center is a fairly level, self-guiding, 15-minute loop where outdoor exhibits encourage visitors to use sight, sound, smell and touch to enjoy the full experience.

If you use a wheelchair, you will need a special, overland wheelchair for your visit, as our trails are shale-surfaced. There is handicapped parking at most trailheads.

The "Gentle Stroll" entrance path at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center is an easy, wheelchair-accessible, paved route from the parking lot to the building. The Visitor Center has accessible restrooms and an elevator to take you to two levels of exhibits.

Can I bring my class or community group for a hike?

Yes! If you’d like a guided group tour or K-12 education program, check out the Bring a Group web page, or contact the Groups Coordinator.

How can I help make sure that these hiking trails are here for the next generation to enjoy?

Please share with us the responsibility for keeping this a beautiful and peaceful place.

• Become a member today. Be our partner in preserving the Ridge!
• Volunteer as a trailkeeper, backcountry patroller, bike patroller or interpretive guide.
• Donate to the Thom Scheuer Memorial Fund for Land Stewardship, which is used to maintain the Preserve’s carriage roads, trails and trailheads.