New Paltz CROP Walk Links
Links of Interest:
Treat yourself to the magnificent enchantment of Mohonk Mountain House.
Built on the deep-blue waters of Lake Mohonk in 1869, this grand 265-room
Victorian castle is one of
America's oldest family-owned resorts. Discover thousands of acres of
pristine forest and winding trails, just 90 minutes north of New York City. As a
distinguished favorite among Hudson Valley hotel resorts, Mohonk offers access
to
85 miles of hiking trails, tennis,
midweek
golf, lake swimming, boating, ice skating, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, children's programs, and so much more - for an all-inclusive room
rate.
Mohonk Preserve - access to
over 6,500 acres in the Shawangunk Mountains – including 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. Also, the internationally renowned “Gunks” cliffs offer over
1,000 technical rock climbing routes.
Minnewaska State Park
- Minnewaska State Park is situated in Ulster County on the dramatic
Shawangunk Mountain ridge that rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level. The
terrain is rugged and rocky, blanketed by dense hardwood forest encircling two
lakes. Clear streams cut into valleys, incising sheer cliffs and ledges and
emerging in waterfalls. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country
skiing are very popular activities. Visitors also enjoy swimming, picnicking,
boating and marveling at the scenery.
New Paltz Student
Christian Center - the SCC is an ecumenical campus ministry at SUNY New Paltz serving the spiritual needs of students, faculty and staff. The SCC is supported by
five church denominations: Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed and United Church of Christ. We invite everyone to share in our campus ministry. Activities include: "Sundays at 5" (Supper and Bible Study), Wednesday evening Communion, Retreats, Habitat for Humanity house-building, Skip-A-Dinner hunger event, Mohonk hike, Faculty/Staff lunch discussions, Interfaith
activities, Midnight Run for the Homeless, Operation
Christmas Child, Community CROP Walk and outreach
to international students.
The SCC is an inclusive campus ministry welcoming all.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail System - The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is a fifteen mile rail trail that runs along the former Wallkill Valley Railroad rail corridor in Ulster County, New York. The trail opened in 1991 and serves hikers, joggers, bikers, horseback riders, and cross country skiers.
New Paltz is a rural community with an urban flavor. The rural character is evident in the extensive orchards, .........