What we do

Working for the land and you

The Mohonk Preserve safeguards and manages in perpetuity nearly 7,000 acres of mountain ridges, forests, fields, streams, ponds, and other unique environments. Every year we welcome 150,000 visitors who come to rock climb, hike, bike, ski, and study and enjoy nature.

To accomplish our goal of protecting one of the region’s most treasured and beautiful places for generations to come, we conduct programs in four key areas:


Land Stewardship

Land stewardship balances the protection of land, wildlife, and natural resources with opportunities for world-class outdoor recreation. Year-round, rangers and other staff maintain a network of more than 70 miles of trails and historic carriage roads and infrastructure such as bridges, a green-design Visitor Center, interpretive signs, and information kiosks. They patrol the land and provide the many services necessary for a positive visitor experience.

Land Protection

Land protection is based on collaboration with the 250 neighbors that live along the Preserve’s borders. We work with landowners to find financially beneficial ways to protect their properties forever, including conservation easements and the donation and sale of land for conservation purposes. We offer technical assistance to neighboring communities developing open space plans and work with conservation partners to ensure the region’s environmental quality.