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Hudson Valley. You won't be able to
enjoy the park's famous swimming
holes, but you can take advantage
of plenty of hiking and cross-country
skiing trails.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Entrance by Water Street Market,
New Paltz; Open from dawn until dusk,
seven days a week. wvrta.org
Transformed from an abandoned
Railroad in 1983, the Wallkill Valley
Rail Trail is now a linear park where
people can enjoy hiking, biking,
cross country skiing and other out-
door recreation. The path stretches
from Rosendale to Gardiner, passing
through scenic New Paltz, including
Historic Huguenot Street.
Mohonk Preserve
New Paltz. 845-255-0919; Open from
sunrise to one hour after sunset, seven
days a week. Admission Fee: $12 per
hiker, children under 12 are free.
mohonkpreserve.org
At the Preserve you'll enjoy scenic
beauty, outdoor activities, and peace
& quiet. Save the rock climbing for
the summer and instead take
advantage of the miles of wide, fl at
carriage roads that lead throughout
the Preserve.
If the kids are ready to try
cross-county skiing or snowshoeing,
the Preserve is the ideal location for
fi rst-timers. Note that the Preserve
does not rent equipment. Instead,
visit Rock and Snow in New Paltz or
Eastern Mountain Sports in Gardiner
to suit up.
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Mohonk Preserve
Photo
by
John
Hayes
