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Mohonk Preserve

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Mohonk Preserve

Protecting the Shawangunk Ridge and inspiring people to care for, enjoy and explore the natural world

What We Do

Education — We serve over 13,000 children and adults each year through our award-winning, innovative outdoor education programs. Land Protection — We protect key recreation areas, fragile habitats, and scenic viewsheds. Land Stewardship — We manage over 8,000 acres and help provide a safe, participatory experience in nature for over 300,000 visitors each year. Research — We use the lat

est scientific techniques and a century of natural history data to monitor and manage the Preserve’s diverse ecosystems.

05/12/2026

2026 Peregrine Watch Update: Temporary Climbing Restrictions Lifted

With the Trapps peregrines settling into a quiet stretch this season, our team has confirmed that breeding attempts were unsuccessful this spring. Our observations suggest that no additional breeding is expected in the Trapps this season. The good news is that our Conservation Science staff and Peregrine Watch volunteers are still observing activity at the Bonticou and Millbrook cliffs, where monitoring will continue.

As a result, temporary climbing restrictions in the Trapps will be lifted on Wednesday, May 13.

Thank you to our Conservation Science staff, Peregrine Watch volunteers, and the climbing community for supporting the protection of these remarkable falcons. Learn more about the Peregrine Watch program on our website: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/what-we-do/conservation-programs/conservation-science/peregrine-watch-updates/

Photo by Gerald Berliner

05/11/2026

What does spring bring? The first warm breeze on the Shawangunk Ridge brings a sense of awakening. Sunlight spills across the cliffs, the forests wake in a slow unfurling, and every trail seems to hum with that quiet promise of renewal.

If you’re feeling that pull toward fresh air and fresh energy, let the Ridge be your reset button. Plan your visit at mohonkpreserve.org and step into your own spring rejuvenation! 🌿✨

Video by Marisa Pepe

05/09/2026

Last Saturday, Rock The Ridge 2026 hit the trails!

More than 600 Ridge Rockers showed up strong, running with purpose and heart while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support Mohonk Preserve.

Even more inspiring, women took first place in both the 50-Mile and Marathon distances 🏃‍♀️

We are beyond grateful to every runner, volunteer, sponsor, staff member and supporter who made this 13th year so special.

Our hearts are full 💚

📸 Photos by Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographers
John Mizel, Andrew Heiz, Stephen Stewart-Hill, Karen Harding, Steve Aaron, Celeste Brunell, Allie Spoonbill, Lee Courtney, Maryalice Citera, Kent Holdings, Winnie Abramson, Bill Winter, Gerry Liddelow, Paul Malarcher, Renee Zernitsky, Intern Marissa Pepe. Drone footage Andrea MacScott.

05/07/2026

To our Equestrian Members & Visitors,
We are pleased to announce that trail conditions have improved and horseback riding access has reopened! Thank you for your patience during this season’s temporary closure. Your cooperation helps us protect the pathways that connect us to nature.

It’s a beautiful time to take in the landscape and enjoy the fresh air, open views, and miles of historic carriage roads. We hope you’ll saddle up soon and enjoy your first ride of the season at Mohonk Preserve!

Did you know you can bring your own horse to Mohonk Preserve? Learn more on our website: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/visit/activities/

Photos by Bill Winter

05/06/2026

Rock The Ridge 2026 is history!

And what a day it was! Women ruled by placing first in both the 50-Mile and Marathon distances! 🏃‍♀️

Thank you to those who participated in the 13th running of Rock The Ridge. We couldn't do this without all of you, and we appreciate your enthusiasm, energy, and love for this very special place that we protect and preserve every day of the year. With your help, the event grossed $400,000!

Our hearts are truly full. Seeing so many people running with purpose - for family, for the land, for personal reasons, for something bigger. It means everything.

A massive THANK YOU 💚 not only to you, our Ridge Rockers but to everyone that showed up for the Preserve - our volunteers, staff, sponsors, community and for everyone that helped make this event so special.

Go to our website to see race results and photos:
https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/rock-the-ridge/

📸Photos by Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographers
Bill Winter, Renee Zernitsky, Gerry Liddelow, Steve Aaron, Kent Holdings, Tom Weiner, Andrew Heiz, Louis Ruidisch, Stephen D. Stewart-Hill, Andrea MacScott.

05/05/2026

May is prime wildflower time at Mohonk Preserve! Join us for one of our upcoming guided hikes and soak in the spring season.

🌺 Native Plant Walk - Saturday 5/9 at 10am
Join Tammy Feuer, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer, to discover what trees, shrubs, and flowers are blooming this spring in our native pollinator garden! Ages 16 and up are welcome. The walk will be about 1 mile on flat gravel and grass surfaces.

🌼 Late‑Spring Wildflower Walk - Sunday 5/17 at 2pm
Join Michael Rider, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer, on this forest and ridge hike to search for the colorful blooms of late spring. Look for Canada mayflower, Solomon's seal, yellow violet, crowfoot, white white baneberry and pink lady slipper. Ages 15 and up are welcome. The hike is an easy 3 miles, mostly on carriage roads.

Learn more and register on our website!
https://mpreserve.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/programs__events_

Photo by John Verner

05/04/2026

🌲 May the forest be with you! This May 4th, we’re celebrating the forests of the Shawangunk Ridge and the people who stand up for them.

Forests don’t have a publicist, so we’re asking you to speak up for them today with a donation to Mohonk Preserve. Trees don’t send alerts when stressed or go on strike when invasives arrive. They simply keep doing the quiet work that sustains us all: cleaning the air and water, holding soil in place, cooling the planet, and offering places to explore and recharge. Right now, they need you to keep going.

Make a donation today! Learn more on our website: https://mpreserve.ticketapp.org/portal/product/94

Photo: Pitch Pine by Kate Schoonmaker

05/01/2026

Trailhead Update - Saturday, May 2:

🚧 The Testimonial Gateway Trailhead will be closed to visitors on Saturday, May 2, for Rock The Ridge.

Pine Road will also be closed on Saturday morning. Please stay alert for runners throughout the Preserve, follow all posted signage, and listen to staff directions.

Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your visit.🏞️

04/30/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd from 3-5pm for the Artist Reception of "The Ridge and More" by Maureen Rogers!

"My art consists of watercolors and graphite work. With watercolor I want to capture the color and light of what is around me. With graphite I want to capture this complex world with a simple yet powerful tool, a pencil...

This is my home. A lot of my life is caught in the scenes I paint. The landscape holds many memories. The best way to see and enjoy what I love is to paint it."

The show will be on display for the month of May. Stop by the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center Gallery, located at 3197 State Rte 44/55, Gardiner, NY 12525 and enjoy the view!

Learn more about the artist on our website: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/artshow/

04/27/2026

“Not all those who wander are lost.”
— J.R.R. Tolkien

📸 View from Millbrook Path by Siu S. Yuen.

04/24/2026

Celebrating Arbor Day on the Ridge! 🌳

Today was all about growth and stewardship at Mohonk Preserve.

Staff members from Stewardship, Conservation and Visitor Experience joined by Meadow Guardian (Invasive Plant Strike Team) volunteers led by Jeremy Sabol, Coordinator of Field Operations and certified arborist spent the day out on the land and planted a large, native Sweet Gum tree and 40 native shrubs at the Testimonial Gateway to celebrate Arbor Day. Thirty five of the saplings planted were purchased through the NYS DEC Sapling program. The plantings will be registered on the state's website for their 25 million Trees by 2033.

Native plants were: Highbush Blueberry, Native Rhododendron, Winterberry and Witch Hazel. The saplings purchased from the DEC were donated to the Preserve.

The Arbor Day planting was part of Mohonk Preserve's special programs to celebrate Earth Week.

This was a team effort to care for the "lungs" of the Shawangunk Ridge. Trees do so much for us, protecting our watershed, providing homes for wildlife, and giving us all a beautiful place to hike and recharge.

A massive thank you 🙏 to everyone who came out to help! Your sweat and spirit are what make this community and this landscape so special.

Take a look at some of the action from today!

📸 Photos by Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographer Richard Feuer

How are you giving back to nature this Arbor Day? Share your stories below, or join us on the trails this weekend to see the beauty of spring in Mohonk Preserve!

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3197 Route 44 55
Gardiner, NY
12525

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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+18452550919

Website

https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/

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