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Attractions and Activities

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New Paltz is arguably best known around the world for its outdoor attractions, and for good reason. New Paltz and the surrounding region offers a host of trail options for hikers & bicyclists, with some of the best views of the Hudson Valley.

Sports and Recreation


Rail Trails

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From the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, more than 24 miles of linear park connecting Gardiner and Kingston, to the Walkway Over the Hudson, the world's tallest and longest pedestrian walkway, connecting the Hudson Valley Rail Trail on the west side of the Hudson to the Dutchess County Rail Trail on the east side, we've got miles and miles of vehicle-free trails to explore.

Climb~Hike~Bike

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The Shawangunk Ridge offers a host of trail options for hikers and bicyclists with some of the best views in the Hudson Valley. Bonticou Crag in the Mohonk Preserve, Skytop on the grounds of the world-renowned, 145-year-old Mohonk Mountain House resort, Awosting Falls in the Minnewaska State Park Preserve and the Ice Caves in Sam’s Point Preserve are just a taste of what the Shawangunk Ridge has to offer. For rock climbers, ‘The Gunks’ are the single busiest climbing destination in North America, with some 50,000 technical climbers visiting the area each year to scale roughly 1200 documented climbing routes. The less adventurous can see the climbers in action from the Mohonk Preserve’s Undercliff/Overcliff trail.

Get off the Ground

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Hudson Valley adventure lives in Gardiner at Skydive the Ranch, the #1 skydiving and parachuting school in New York State, serving the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for over 20 years. There's no better way to experience the Valley than to view it in freefall from 13,500 feet. For more off-the-ground adventure, take a trip to Hunter Mountain for the longest and highest zipline canopy tour in North America, or take a scenic skyride on its state-of-the-art lift to the 3,200 foot summit.

Ski

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​For downhill skiing and snowboarding, New Paltz and the surrounding region is a terrific jumping off point for the Catskill ski region. Hunter Mountain features three separate mountains encompassing a wide variety of terrain catering to skiers and riders of all ability levels, from comfortable and spacious learning terrain perfect for first-time beginners, to steeps and bumps for the seasoned expert.

Cross-Country seekers will find all they need in the Hudson Valley, from Minnewaska State Park Preserve's groomed carraigeways to Mohonk Preserve's ungroomed, backcountry skiing, to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail's highly accessible, flat snow surface.

Images at top of page, left to right: Mohonk Preserve, Bonticou Crag (credit: Rob Kalmbach); Wilcat Epic Bike Race; Hunter Mountain; Skydive the Ranch.

Images in body of page, top to bottom: Walkway Over the Hudson State Park; Clove and Cliffs by G. Steve Jordan (Mohonk Images); Skydive the Ranch; Minnewaska State Park Preserve (credit: Mark Granfors)

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122 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone:  (845) 255-0243
info@newpaltzchamber.org


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  • New Paltz Passport
  • Visit New Paltz
    • Getting to New Paltz
    • Tourism and Attractions >
      • Sports and Outdoor Recreation
      • Arts and Entertainment
      • Farm Markets
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    • Lodging
    • Weddings
    • Local Resources
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  • About Us
    • Member Directory >
      • Survey 2021
      • Corporate Partners
      • New Members
      • Business Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Our Mission
    • Meet the Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Social Media
    • Testimonials
    • Foundation and Scholarships >
      • Foundation Scholarship Application
    • Internship Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Photo Credits
  • Events and Programs
    • New Paltz Challenge Run
    • Community of Peace Art Project >
      • Community of Peace Launches
    • Business Academy Info >
      • Business Academy Classes
    • WOW - The Wisdom of Women >
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    • HYPE
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