Follow this pleasant loop trail skirting the base of the rock climbing cliffs for spectacular views of climbers and the valley below. Heading east, follow the right fork in the carriage road, which will put you on the Undercliff Road. This road follows the base of the very popular rock climbing area of the Shawangunks. Continue over the level carriage road for two-and-a-quarter miles to Rhododendron Bridge (a junction of numerous paths). At Rhododendron Bridge, make a left onto the Overcliff Road for the two-and-a-quarter mile return to Trapps Bridge.
From New Paltz head west out of town on 299 for 5.8 miles to the end. Turn right onto Route 44/55. Continue straight, pass the Preserve Visitor Center and the road makes a very sharp hairpin turn and climbs to the Trapps Bridge (steel overpass). Continue for 0.3 mile past Trapps Bridge and turn right into the West Trapps Trailhead parking. |
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- Lot fills VERY early weekends
- Easy, 5 mile round-trip. 3 hrs
- $10 hikers/bikers, $15 climber
- Mohonk Preserve, Gardiner
- Parking also at Visitor Center
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Undercliff Overcliff from West Trapps Trailhead
