Mohonk Preserve

The mission of the Mohonk Preserve is to protect the Shawangunk Mountain region and inspire people to care for, enjoy, and explore their natural world.

As New York's largest nonprofit nature preserve, each year we welcome over 300,000 visitors.

In partnership with our members, supporters, and volunteers, we protect and manage over 8,500 acres of mountain ridges, forests, fields, streams, ponds, and other unique and beautiful places. To accomplish our goal of protecting one of the Hudson Valley region's most treasured and beautiful places, we conduct programs in four key areas - environmental education, land protection, land stewardship, and conservation science.

At the Preserve, you can enjoy scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and peace and quiet, all just 90 miles from New York City. Our carriage roads and trails are perfect for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. We're also the home of "Gunks" climbing and bouldering, and one of the most visited climbing destinations in North America.