Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of what the Hudson Valley has to offer. I try and get to the Mohonk Mountain house at least two times each summer. There are many hiking trails for many levels. My favorite trail to hike is the "Scramble" to what is known as the "Lemon Squeeze". The Scramble is part of the trail that hikes over large boulders. It's not extremely hard. I find it to be a challenging trail. You will hike through cave-like rocks and have the most amazing views of the Hudson Valley. The Lemon Squeeze is the area of the trail right before the top, where you climb up through 2 HUGE boulders (hence the name Lemon Squeeze). There is a wooden ladder between the Lemon Squeeze that you climb to get to the top. Once you climb out of the Lemon Squeeze you have a fantastic view of 3 States!
Remember if you go, to bring comfortable clothes & shoes, plenty of water and your camera. You will see plenty of wild animals along the way. The last time I went hiking there, I saw a porcupine!
I have included some pictures of the Lemon Squeeze and the view from the Mohonk Trails.
Before you go...Some info you will need:
The Mohonk Mountain House
Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 Route 44/55, Gardiner, NY 12525
Phone: (845) 255-0919
On The Web:
Mohonk.com
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MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve after 12 noon, Christmas Day, New Years Day
Non-members:
$10 for hikers and bikers
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Day passes and memberships can be purchased at the Visitor Center and other trailheads. The face value of your day pass can be applied toward the purchase of a memThis offer is good for two weeks from the date on your day pass. (One day pass per person)
Below are some books that could be helpful in your search for trails in the Hudson Valley area...
$10 for hikers and bikers
$15 fo
Day passes and memberships can be purchased at the Visitor Center and other trailheads. The face value of your day pass can be applied toward the purchase of a memThis offer is good for two weeks from the date on your day pass. (One day pass per person)
Below are some books that could be helpful in your search for trails in the Hudson Valley area...
Did you take these pictures? awesome shots
ReplyDeleteThis place looks amazing! I have been dying to go hiking upstate. I am gonna definitely look into it. And can't wait for your other summer suggestions...
ReplyDeleteDid you go to splash down beach? I like the layout of your page.
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to go rock climbing. This is a definite summer visit for me.
ReplyDelete@ Buca Defintely check Mohonk out. Worth the drive, no matter where you live.
ReplyDelete@ Anthony I have been to Splash Down Beach. It's in Southern Dutchess County right off the highway.
@Carlene The rock climbing is a good 'intro' trail and the lemon squeeze and view at the top, is worth the climb. ;)