Mohonk Preserve Giant’s Ledges Trailhead (parking at 720 Binnewater Road) — Attraction in Town of Rosendale

I recently hiked the Lime Kiln Trail off the Empire State Trail and had to park across from St. Peter's Catholic Church. The closest Google location to this is the Mohonk Preserve Giant’s Ledges Trailhead, with parking at 720 Binnewater Road.

At the Mohonk Preserve, you can enjoy scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and peace and quiet, all just 90 miles from New York City. The Preserve offers perfect trails for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. It’s also home to the renowned “Gunks” climbing and bouldering, making it one of the most visited climbing destinations in North America.

The Lime Kiln Trail was AMAZING! The views were incredible, and it was an easy trail to navigate. It's easy to miss but will be on your right when you enter from Mountain Road. Be sure to use AllTrails as it's listed there!

This was a 5-star experience with a 5-star view. I will definitely be returning...

A small detached section of Mohonk preserve covering the northern Shawangunks Ridge. This section is accessible from the Wallkill rail trail via the Lime Kiln trail. About a half mile walk from the rail trail to a ledge with a view. The trail continues but hits marked private...

This trail gradually climbs to about 400 feet and overlooks the valley down below from a rock outcrop. If you look hard, you can also find a pretty neat cave of granite blocks near the top of the trail. The trail continues after the overlook but that is not part of...