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Mohonk Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,156 Google reviews · Running trail in Gardiner, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mohonk Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Sprawling area of nature reserve with 75 mi. of carriage trails, cliffs, fields & forests.
What runners say about Mohonk Preserve
“The Preserve is super well maintained, clear signage, cleared hiking trails and beautiful spots for picnics and breathtaking views.”
“The Preserve is super well maintained, clear signage, cleared hiking trails and beautiful spots for picnics and breathtaking views.”
Nice small park, clean and well maintained. There are some interesting trails over there, especially one that leads to the Sky Top Tower and goes through the huge crack in the cliff. To reach the tower you have to climb up the set of wooden ladders in very tight space.
The land is stunning and there are trails catering to a variety of interests. However, this isn't a state park. It is a non profit calling itself a "nature preserve". I'm glad the land is kept undeveloped, however. They nickel and dime you. To go to the visitors center is free but parking is limited.
The Mohonk Reserve is the largest private nature reserve in New York's Shawangank Range. The reserve inspires people to take care of nature and explore it. Mohonk Preserve was designated a National Historic Landmark.
We visited Mohonk Preserve and it was absolutely incredible. There are two ways to enter: through Mohonk Mountain House ($35) or through Mohonk Preserve ($15 for hikers, $20 for bikers, climbers, or horseback riders). We entered via the preserve and took the Duck Pond Trail, but our experience went far beyond that.
Trail conditions & character
“Has a lot of trails, really enjoyed doing the lemon squeezer, the ladders were fun to climb and the views of the Catskills was amazing.”
“Parking might be a small problem but staff is trying to accommodate and assist as much as they can with finding parking or giving recommendations where to start and what to see.”
“Has a lot of trails, really enjoyed doing the lemon squeezer, the ladders were fun to climb and the views of the Catskills was amazing.”
“It's really only a place to get your bearings, go to the bathroom, refill your water, and buy merch.”
“The resort itself is pretty but there are parts of the loop where your walking the deck which is a bit awkward, otherwise a great place to hike.”
Plan your run at Mohonk Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemohonkpreserve.org
- Phone(845) 255-0919
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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