“Rock Rift.” Wednesday,  September 5th, 9:30am. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 4-mile hike with scrambling.  Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 hiking day use fee.

“Gertrude’s Nose.” Wednesday, September 12th, 9:30am.  Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Wildmere (upper) Lot at 9:30am or the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center at 9:10am to carpool. This is a strenuous 7 mile hike. The Minnewaska parking fee applies.

“Duck Pond.” Wednesday, September 19th, 9:30am.  Meet at the beginning of Pine Road off Butterville Rd. This is a moderate 5 mile hike. Free for Mohonk Preserve members, non-members pay the $15 day use fee.

“Peterskill.” Wednesday, September 26th, 9:30am.  Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Peters Kill Lot at 9:30am or the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center at 9:10am and carpool. This is a moderate 5 mile hike. The Minnewaska parking fee applies.

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