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Sam's Point Preserve | 845-647-7989 | |
Sam's Point Preserve, a National Natural Landmark, 5,400-acres in size, is located at 400 Sam's Point Road, Cragsmoor, NY 12420 in Ulster County. It is on the highest section of the Shawangunk Mountains, at the most southerly section of Minnewaska State Park Preserve. website and more . . . |
All Esopus Listings
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Esopus Meadows Preserve "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Esopus Meadows Preserve
Town of Esopus, Ulster County Hudson River Valley, New York State The Esopus Meadows Preserve is located in the Town of Esopus, along the Hudson River, south of Kingston, in northeastern Ulster County, New York State. This 93-acre preserve is owned and managed by Scenic Hudson. website and more . . . | ||
Shaupeneak Ridge "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Shaupeneak Ridge
Esopus, Ulster County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "Esopus, Ulster County (790 acres)—Located on the slopes and top of Shaupeneak Ridge, part of the Marlboro Mountains, the preserve offers a cornucopia of treats for nature lovers — wildflower-filled grasslands, woods, a waterfall and pond, stunning rock formations and an abundance of wildlife, including beaver, deer, coyotes and turkeys. Just as impressive are the vistas, stretching to the Hudson River and, once the leaves have fallen, the Catskill Mountains. (Scenic Hudson has protected farmland at the base of Shaupeneak Ridge to ensure pastoral views from the preserve remain unspoiled.) This splendor, combined with the rugged terrain, has made Shaupeneak Ridge one of the region's prime mountain-biking destinations. The preserve also is the site of Scenic Hudson's annual Spring Sprint 5K Trail Race. At whatever speed you enjoy the trails, you'll be amply rewarded." website and more . . . |
All Highland Listings
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Franny Reese State Park "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Franny Reese State Park
Macks Lane Highland, NY 12528 Ulster County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "Scenic Hudson initially protected (and continues to manage) this stunning landscape, now owned by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and named in memory of Frances "Franny" Reese (1917-2003), Scenic Hudson's guiding spirit. Its 2.5 miles of trails follow in part an historic carriage road that passes the ruins of a 19th-century estate, while an overlook affords superb views of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and the City of Poughkeepsie." website and more . . . | ||
Rocking Horse Ranch "all inclusive" Resort | 845-691-2927 | |
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort is located at 600 Route 44/55, Highland NY 12528, Ulster County in the mid-Hudson Valley.
From Rocking Horse: "We’re more than just horses - We’re the most fun your family ever had. We offer 4 seasons of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Our sprawling 500-acre property and beautiful private lake provides a scenic backdrop for your family’s next big adventure. Enjoy three delicious daily all-you-can-eat meals, prepared by our culinary team, many of whom are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America, right here in the Hudson Valley. End the night with top-name entertainment, featuring magicians,comedians, jugglers, Wild West Shows and circus acts from around the world. Get cozy in our updated rooms with luxurious mattresses and Bunk Beds for the kids. It’ll be the best family vacation you’ve ever had." website and more . . . |
All Highmount Listings
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Belleayre Mountain Ski Area | 845-254-5600 | |
Belleayre Mountain, a ski resort, is located off of State Route 28 in Highmount, NY, just hours from New York City. It was declared “Forever Wild” by the New York State Forest Preserve in 1885.
From Belleayre: "Early on, skiers would side-step or hike their way more than 3,000 feet to be the first to make tracks down un-named and woody trails. Since the very beginning of the American skiing experience, skiers gazed at the steep, rugged inclines of Belleayre Mountain and dreamed of refining them. In the 1940’s skiing enthusiasts pressured politicians to develop Belleayre as a safe and fun mountain for families and extreme skiers alike. In 1947 bills were introduced allowing New York State to create Belleayre Mountain. Construction began in 1949 and Belleayre began its premier winter season with five trails, an electrically powered rope tow, New York’s first chairlift, a summit lodge, a temporary base lodge with a cafeteria and dirt floors and parking to accommodate 300 people. It would become the center for winter sports in the region and an economic catalyst for surrounding communities. website and more . . . |
All Kerhonkson Listings
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Minnewaska State Park | 845-256-0579 | |
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located at 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson NY 12446, Ulster County in the Hudson Valley.
"Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, world-class rock climbing and 35 miles of carriage roads and 35 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City. website and more . . . |
All Kingston Listings
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Onteora Lake Hike in Bluestone Wild Forest | ||
Onteora Lake Trail in Bluestone Wild Forest is located in the Town of Kingston, NY 12401 in Ulster County.
Distance: 1.8 miles Markers: Yellow Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Elevation: 200 feet ascent website and more . . . | ||
Sleightsburgh Park "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Sleightsburgh Park
Kingston, Ulster County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "Esopus, Ulster County (79 acres) Excellent fishing opportunities and breathtaking views abound at this park, preserved by Scenic Hudson and owned by the Town of Esopus. A half-mile of trails parallel Rondout Creek, leading through a wooded peninsula to a spit of land that extends far out into the river." website and more . . . |
All New Paltz Listings
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Mohonk Mountain House Resort & Restaurant | 845-255-1000 | |
Mohonk Mountain House Resort, is located at 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 in Dutchess County.
From Mohonk Mountain House: "Family-owned and operated since 1869, Mohonk Mountain House is an award-winning resort near the Catskill Mountains. Perfect for idyllic family vacations, romantic escapes, and instant getaways, our Victorian castle resort invites guests to be as active or relaxed as they want to be. Mohonk Mountain House is a spectacular Victorian Castle resort overlooking Lake Mohonk, in the heart of a scenic natural area comprised of more than 40,000 acres. Since 1869, guests have found a place for recreation and renewal of body, mind, and spirit in our unique mountaintop setting. The sight of this enchanting castle, sweeping lawns, award-winning gardens never fails to delight. website and more . . . | ||
Public Golf Course - Mohonk Golf Course | 845-255-1000 | |
Mohonk Golf Course, at Mohonk Mountain House Resort, is located at 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 in Ulster County.
From Mohonk: "Mohonk’s 117-year-old course is a shot-maker’s paradise. Like other early courses in America designed at the turn of the 19th century, ours has a strong Scottish influence. It was first laid out by Mother Nature and Albert Smiley (Mohonk’s founder), along with two house guests, E.E. Schermerhorn and Mr. James Talcott. The original layout in 1897 was 1600 yards. In 1911, Mr. Robert Pryde, a Scotsman working in Yale, Connecticut, was the go-to man for golf courses. He lengthened the course and added Scottish charm. Pryde brought the length to 2350 yards. (The current length is 2707). Mr. Pryde, before immigrating to America, worked at St. Andrews. He was called upon to help design some of the first courses in the northeast. Mohonk’s golf course features undulating fairways that require you hit to flat landing areas we call bowls. The course protects itself with blind tee shots and uneven lies. Mohonk’s 19th century design is able to battle 21st century equipment—a testament to Mr. Pryde’s lasting influence. website and more . . . |
All Olive Listings
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Kanape Brook at Sundown Wild Forest | ||
Kanape Brook in Sundown Wild Forest, is located in the Town of Olive, NY 12461 in Ulster County.
Distance: 5.3 miles Markers: Red Difficulty: Moderate Elevation: Ascent - 500 feet Distance: 7.5 miles to High Point Summit Markers: Red Difficulty: Challenging Elevation: Ascent - 1,480 feet website and more . . . |
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Mount Pleasant - Romer Mountain Trail | 845-256-3000 | |
Mount Pleasant-Romer Mountain Trail in
Slide Mountain Wilderness is located in the southern
Catskill Forest Preserve in Ulster County.
Distance: 9.0 miles Markers: Blue Difficulty: EasyElevation: Gain/Loss 3,098 feet, -1,185 feet from Lane Street website and more . . . |
All Rochester Listings
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Vernooy Falls | 845-256-3000 | |
Vernooy Kill Falls in the Sundown Wild Forest is located in the Town of Rochester, NY 12404 in Ulster County.
Distance: 3.6 miles Elevation: 250 feet ascent Vernooy Falls "Vernooy Kill Falls is a series of picturesque little waterfalls with pools, dropping about 30 feet in 4 stages. A foot bridge crosses the base of the falls for a scenic view. Nearby is a tall stonewall, a remnant of the Vernooy Mill which 200 years ago was a major crossroads where farmers near and far brought their grain for milling. A major road ran through this area which now looks so wild. In the ten years since 2000, over 1000 acres have burned on nearby Cherrytown Mountain." website and more . . . |
All Shandaken Listings
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Hunter-West Kill Wilderness Area - Ulster | 607-652-7365 | |
Hunter-West Kill Wilderness, 19,250-acres in size, is located in the
Catskill Forest Preserve in the towns of Lexington and Hunter in Greene County; and the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County.
"The 19,250-acre Hunter-West Kill Wilderness in the Catskill Forest Preserve is a high elevation east-west ridge that lies between the West Kill Creek to the north and the Esopus Creek to the south. Hunter-West Kill Wilderness is a remote mountainous location of more than 19,250 acres. The terrain is very steep in places with elevations ranging from 1,000 feet to 3,880 feet." website and more . . . | ||
Rochester Hollow Trail at Shandaken Wild Forest | 845-256-3000 | |
The Rochester Hollow Trail at Shandaken Wild Forest is located in the Town of Shandaken, NY 12480 in Ulster County.
Distance: Up to 6 miles Elevation: Ascent up to 800 feet Rochester Hollow Trail "From the parking lot, the abandoned road climbs gently and steadily along the stream, passing low hemlock stands. At about 1 mile, the trail gets steeper for ½ mile, then becomes gentler, passing a 1921 Burroughs Forest Memorial Plaque, 2 small ponds and house ruins before stopping at private lands (about 3 miles). Good for cross-country skiing and limited mountain biking. At the end of the 3-mile road is an accessible lean-to campsite (with hardened surfaces, accessible picnic table, fireplace and privy)." website and more . . . | ||
Terrace Mountain Trail | 845-256-3000 | |
Terrace Mountain Trail in the
Slide Mountain Wilderness is located in the Town of Shandaken, NY 12480 in Ulster County.
Distance: 0.9 miles Markers: Yellow Difficulty: EasyElevation: 300 feet descent website and more . . . |
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Catskill Forest Preserve - Ulster | ||
"The Catskill Park is a mountainous region of public and private lands in Southeastern New York's Ulster, Greene, Delaware and Sullivan Counties. Evidence of the area's unique natural history can be seen in the impressive skyline formed by the ninety-eight peaks over 3,000 feet in elevation. Human activities such as logging, quarrying, tanning, trapping, and fishing have also shaped the Park's more recent history. Today, tourism and recreation play a prominent role in both supporting the region's economy and creating an awareness of the Catskills' ecological significance. website and more . . . | ||
Curtis-Ormsbee Trail | 845-256-3000 | |
Curtis-Ormsbee Trail in the
Slide Mountain Wilderness is located in Ulster County.
Distance: 1.6 miles Markers: Blue Elevation: 900 feet ascent Difficulty: Moderate website and more . . . | ||
Giant Ledge at Slide Mountain Wilderness | 845-256-3000 | |
Giant Ledge in the
Slide Mountain Wilderness, is located in the Town of Shandaken, NY 12480 in Ulster County.
Distance: 1.6 miles Markers: Yellow and Blue Difficulty: Moderate Elevation: 1,000 feet ascent website and more . . . | ||
Giant Ledge-Panther Mountain-Fox Hollow Trail | 845-256-3000 | |
Giant Ledge-Panther Mountain-Fox Hollow Trail in the
Slide Mountain Wilderness is located in Ulster County.
Distance: 7.45 miles Markers: Blue Elevation: 2,620 feet ascent Difficulty: Challenging website and more . . . | ||
Long Path Trail 15 - 20: Hiking / Biking Southern Catskills | 845-256-3000 | |
Long Path Trail 15 - 20: Southern Catskills - Hiking and Mountain Biking the Long Path Trail
"These sections of the Long Path mark the beginning of the route through Catskill Park. The Catskill Park has spectacular scenery and considerable rugged terrain. It passes over Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills. Nowhere does the Long Path go higher. Small villages nestled in the valleys provide a break from the traverses through dense forests carpeting most of the Catskill Mountains. Most of its route follows DEC trails maintained by the Trail Conference. The trails are generally marked with different colored plastic markers. These are usually the only trail identification except at major trail junctions. The LP aqua paint blaze is reserved for when the trail crosses private property and road sections. As the Long Path changes frequently from one DEC trail to another, hikers must watch carefully for turns and make sure that they are on the proper trail. Most trail DEC junctions have signs that give the trail names and the direction and distance to important points (Distances are not always accurate on these signs.). At many of these intersections, a plastic Long Path marker indicates the route of the Long Path. Camping is permitted on State land at elevations below 3,500 feet (this elevation is usually marked by signs along the trails), and at locations at least 150 feet away from trails and water. The Long Path also passes several DEC lean-tos and campgrounds." more . . . | ||
Peekamoose-Table Mountain Trail | 845-256-3000 | |
Peekamoose-Table Mountain Trail at Slide Mountain is located in Ulster County.
Distance: 7.5 miles Markers: Blue Difficulty: Challenging Elevation: 2,820 feet elevation gain from Peekamoose Road. website and more . . . | ||
Phoenicia East Branch Trail aka Woodland Valley-Denning Trail | 845-256-3000 | |
Phoenicia East Branch Trail aka Woodland Valley-Denning Trail at Slide Mountain Wilderness is located in the Town of Shandaken, NY 12480 in Ulster County.
Distance: 9.8 miles Markers: Yellow Elevation: 2,300 ascent Difficulty: Easy to moderate for first 9 miles website and more . . . | ||
Slide Mountain Wilderness | 845-256-3000 | |
Slide Mountain Wilderness in the
Catskill Forest Preserve, offering 35 miles of trails, is located in the towns of Denning, Olive, and Shandaken in Ulster County, New York.
"The Slide Mountain Wilderness, encompassing more than 47,500 acres, is the largest and most popular wilderness area in the Catskill Forest Preserve. Extensive foot trails provide access to the remote interior, often climbing over lofty peaks with spectacular views. Slide Mountain, the tallest peak in all of the Catskills, inspired poet and naturalist John Burroughs to write; "Here the works of man dwindle, in the heart of the southern Catskills." A plaque commemorating both the man and the mountain graces the face of the summit rock, in tribute to Burroughs and his vision. website and more . . . | ||
Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail aka Burroughs Range Trail | 845-256-3000 | |
Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail aka Burroughs Range Trail at Slide Mountain Wilderness is located in Ulster County.
Distance: 9.75 miles Markers: Red Elevation: 3,625 feet elevation gain Difficulty: Challenging website and more . . . |
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Town of Ulster Community Center | 845-255-0604 | |
The Town of Ulster Community Center is located at 52 Clearwater Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 in Ulster County. The Sports & Recreation Park is located on Libertyville Road across from the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz.
From Ulster Community Center: "Sports and Recreation Park Winter Activities: Ice Skating on the park pond is ongoing during the winter season, conditions permitting. . . Sledding in and around the pond area is also available as well as cross country skiing, there are no groomed trails but the public is welcome to ski in park areas off of the access road and parking lots. The Dog Park will remain open during the Winter." website and more . . . |
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