Near Mohonk 10-Mile Loop
Trust your feet and make your way out of the slot!
Near Mohonk 10-Mile Loop
Emerge from the Lemon Squeeze for this rewarding view of the surrounding Catskill Mountains.
Near Mohonk 10-Mile Loop
You'll have to climb this ladder between a narrow slot in the rocks along the Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze.
Near Mohonk 10-Mile Loop
Well, you really can't go back, so finish by climbing up through the crevice to the open air above.
Near Mohonk 10-Mile Loop
One of the first sights after managing the crevice climb through the Lemon Squeeze in New Paltz, NY

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Mohonk 10-Mile Loop

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Ten miles stringing together carriage roads and some of the best views of the Catskills and Minnewaska from Mohonk.
9.8
mi
Distance
1,026
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsGeologically SignificantViews
Access Issues
Preserve lands are open 365 days a year, sunrise to one hour after sunset.

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Flatter
Steeper
9.79mi
Distance
1,026ft
Elevation Gain
1,026ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
1,294ft
High Point
717ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This is a nice 10-mile combination of carriageways going over most of the features of the Mohonk Preserve. The footing is quite non-technical, which allows for checking out the nice views at several points towards the Catskills and the Minnewaska State Park. The hike is practically 100% under a nice tree canopy which is greatly appreciated in the summer. There's no road traffic to take into account except at two crossings with very little activity since they are inside the preserve.The route starts at the Spring Farm trailhead (already a grand view) and follows Cedar Drive towards the center of the Mohonk Preserve. It then hits several other carriage roads with more viewpoints while following ledges (with wooden fences) and meanders back to the trailhead. There's about 1,000 feet of elevation accumulated, most of them in the first mile or so.
History & Background
The Mohonk Mountain House has been a National Historic Landmark since 1986.

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