Bonticou Crag

Did an easy hike with Benny today in the "Gunks" (Shawangunk Ridge) near New Paltz. Parked at the Spring Farms trailhead, paid the Mohonk Preserve hiking fee ($12!!!), and picked up a map. We took the Crag trail to the base of the cliffs on Bonticou Crag. There is a steep path that is a rock scramble to the top - which we didn't take. We went around to the east side and followed the easier Ascent Path. Surprisingly, we had the top to ourselves the whole time we were there. There were nice views, even on this cloudy day. Took a different route back to the car - using the Cedar trail and Cedar drive (carriage road). Had to pull over at one point and let 4 horseback riders go past. Altogether, we walked about 3+ miles with 700 feet of climbing.

Bonticou Crag