EST. 1869
© 2025 Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, New york
Complimentary with your stay experience
weather permitting
Come up for crisp mountain air and the most scenic Catskills winter hiking! With our all-new MICROspikes® for your boots, explore miles of trails with steady footing, even over icy patches.
Our Ski Shop provides MICROspikes® free of charge with a Stay Experience.
For information and updated trail conditions, call 845.256.2101.
Please note – Winter hiking is available unless snowy trails require cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Both snowshoes and skis are available free of charge at the Ski Shop. Check daily trail report for trail conditions.
Photo ID is required for all equipment rentals.
Ladies size 6 up – Men’s size 16 if wearing hiking boots.
If you have large snow boots they will fit up to Men’s size 14.
Poles are available on request.
Hiking Trails open all year—weather & trail conditions dependent
Suggested for 8 and up. From the Lake Porch, begin on Lake Shore Road. Labyrinth opening is located directly across the Lake from the Mountain House. Featuring narrow crevices and rock formations that demand agility and nimbleness, this unique trail presents adventurers with a combination of natural beauty, physical challenge, and a touch of adventure. Return via Sky Top Road to pass Lily Pond.
1.1 miles
From the Lake Porch, take Sky Top Path until you reach the Tower. On a clear day, six states can be seen from the observation deck. Return via Sky Top Road to pass Lily Pond.
In winter, from the Lake Porch, take Huguenot Drive to Sky Top Road.
1.1 miles in warm months
3.25 miles in winter
From the Valet Porch, take Eagle Cliff Road past the Tennis Courts for an easy-moderate walk through the lush forests. Scan QR codes along the way at summerhouses & look-outs to be guided through a mindfulness exercise with Nina Smiley Ph.D. herself.
1.7 miles
From the Valet Porch, take Copes Lookout Road past the Tennis Courts to the Scenic Vista at the end of the road loop. Return via Copes Lookout Path.
1 mile
From the Valet Porch, start toward Eagle Cliff, then descend the stairs to the Bathing Beach. Turn right and take the Undercliff Path to the cool woods at the southern end of the Lake. Return via Forest Drive and Lake Shore Path and Road.
1 mile
From the Lake Porch, pass the boat dock and head across the wooden bridge. After the sign to the Labyrinth, turn left on Spring Path to the Mohonk Spring, once used as the source of the resort’s drinking water. Return via Forest Drive and Lake Shore Road.
1 mile
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