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To get to the Village of New Paltz, Mohonk Mountain House, or Minnewaska State Park, you are going to need some form of motorized transportation. I would not suggest trying to bike to the Mountain House or Minnewaska State Park from the Village. The roads are steep and loaded with semi-blind spots. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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While in the Village of New Paltz, I highly suggest you find a place to park your car and walk the rest. The shops and restaurants are close enough that you walk just about anyplace here. If you decide to head up to Mohonk Mountain House, you'll need your car, since public transportation isn't very handy here. Theme: Other
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To get to New Paltz and the surrounding areas you need to have a car. Not only does this give you the freedom to move around and see all this area has to offer, it is very close to the only option to get here. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Most people will be arriving by car. It's exit 18 off the NY State Thruway (87). Head west on 299, the town is about 3 miles west of 87. Trailways bus also stops there, I assume the bus comes from NYC which is about 90 miles away.
Walk or bike. Find a parking spot, feed the meter and stroll. Everything is within walking distance. You will see loads of bikes and there are a couple of places to rent bikes if you want to feel like a local. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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This really sucks, I am sitting in my hotel room stranded because the ONLY taxi service in this city only has one driver, He took my name down and I am going to get a taxi in an hour and a half. If you cant come here in a car, at least think ahead and rent a bike for the entire time you are here, I came for the skydiving, cant wait for that, but I want to go out! They can have some of our taxi drivers from New York City!!! Theme: Other
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 Patrick hiking at Lake
Minnewaska by moiraistyx
We last came for a mid January hike to take advantage of a 70 degree January day.
Minnewaska State Park is definitely one of the most beautiful attractions in the Hudson Valley. the scenery is to die for and their is bountiful outdoor activities to chose from. There's hiking, biking, rock climbing, horse back riding, swimming, snow shoeing, skiing, etc. All you need here is the right equipment and you are set to go. Here's some general information about the activities offered.
BICYCLING - permitted on miles of scenic carriageways.
BOATING - car top boats permitted on Lake Minnewaska subject to issuance of a permit.
HIKING - permitted on trails and carriageways.
HORSEBACK RIDING - permitted on carriageways subject to permit.
HUNTING - is permitted in certain areas subject to restrictions.
PICNICKING - permitted in designated areas.
SCUBA DIVING - by certified divers is permitted in Lake Minnewaska.
SKIING - is permitted on all carriageways.
SWIMMING - in designated areas at Lake Awosting and Lake Minnewaska.
ROCK CLIMBING - at the Peter's Kill Area which is located one mile east of the main park entrance, on the north side of route 44/55 opposite Lyons Road
There is a $6.00 per vehicle parking fee. I suggest coming early in the summer months since the lots fill up quickly. Address: New Paltz, New York 12561Phone: (845) 255-0752Directions: Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located on Route 44/55, five miles west of the intersection of Route 299, near New Paltz, New YorkOther Contact: (845) 255-2011
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 THE WALLKILL RIVER AS SEEN
FROM THE RAIL TRAIL by moiraistyx, 1 more photos
There are several activities each year involving the trail. Consult the website for more info.
This is one of Patrick's favorite walks since we can start half way between home, walk to New Paltz, stop for a snack and visit the toy store and then head home. On our last walk, he got to see a squirrel sitting in a tree eating a nut. He thought that was the coolest thing.
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The Mohonk Preserve is the largest member and visitor-supported nature preserve in New York State. The land occupied by The Mohonk Preserve was the first land trust established to protect the northern Shawangunk Ridge. The Shawangunk ridge is a section of the Appalachian Mountains. The Mohonk Preserve provides access to over 6,500 acres in the Shawangunk Mountains. It provides access to cliffs, forests, fields, ponds, and streams and to a network of over 100 miles of carriage roads and trails for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The Shawangunks are also known as the “Gunks”. The cliffs are internationally know for rock climbing and offer over 1,000 technical rock climbing routes. There is a fee for using this land if you are not a member, it's $9 per person. The visitor center is located just off of 44/55 on the right hand side as you head west into the Shawangunks. The visitor center is definitely worth a visit, it has several display on the areas ecology, geology and history also live and stuffed specimens representative of the areas wild life.
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Get cheap flights to New Paltz. Airports in the area include Newburgh Stewart (SWF) and Poughkeepsie Dutchess (POU). Check flights to New Paltz when you want to visit these nearby places: Gardiner, Highland, Hyde Park, Esopus, Poughkeepsie, Pine Bush, Wallkill, Kerhonkson, Marlboro and Kingston.
- Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz, NY - Econo Lodge New Paltz
530 Main St., New Paltz, NY - 87 Motel New Paltz
403 Main Street, New Paltz, NY - Super 8 Motel New Paltz
7 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz, NY - Rodeway Inn And Suites New Paltz
601 Main Street formerly Days Inn and Suites, New Paltz, NY
Destinations near New Paltz- Gardiner Travel Guide, 9.20 km / 5.72 miles
- Highland Travel Guide, 10.92 km / 6.79 miles
- Hyde Park Travel Guide, 13.38 km / 8.32 miles
- Esopus Travel Guide, 13.46 km / 8.36 miles
- Poughkeepsie Travel Guide, 14.73 km / 9.15 miles
- Pine Bush Travel Guide, 17.25 km / 10.72 miles
- Wallkill Travel Guide, 17.72 km / 11.01 miles
- Kerhonkson Travel Guide, 17.78 km / 11.05 miles
- Marlboro Travel Guide, 18.45 km / 11.47 miles
- Kingston Travel Guide, 21.27 km / 13.22 miles
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