Bonticou Crag Views Trail Guide

Located in Ulster County New York within the Mohonk Preserve is a spectacular and challenging loop hike that features a very challenging rock scramble that will scale the side Bonticou Crag Mountain and offers views of the Catskill Mountains, the surrounding Shawangunk Mountains and Mohonk Preserve, and much of the Hudson Valley.

Key Features
  • A challenging rock scramble up approx 150ft cliff face.
  • A very well maintained trail system within the Mohonk Preserve.
  • Beautiful views from the rocky summit of Bonticou Crag.
  • Views of the Catskill Mountains to the north.
  • Beautiful Cedar Tree forest.
Trail Guide Disclaimer

This guide starts at the trailhead at Spring Farm, GPS: 41.795532, -74.127695

Trail Sign
0.0mi: Trail Sign, Follow Crag Trail
Trail Junction
0.1mi: Follow Red, Crag Trail
Sign
0.3mi: Continue On Red
Trail Junction
0.7mi: Continue On Red, Crag Trail
Bonticou Rock Scramble
1.0mi: Bonticou Rock Scramble
Views From Scramble
1.0mi: Views From Scramble
Crag Trail
1.1mi: Continue On Crag Trail
Bonticou Crag
1.1mi: Spectacular Views From Summit
Bonticou Foot Path
1.1mi: Take Yellow, Bonticou Foot Path
Northeast Trail
1.4mi: Follow Blue Briefly
Cedar Trail
1.4mi: Follow Red, Cedar Trail
After a short time on the Cedar Trail you will come upon a number of roads and other trails. Follow signs for the Spring Farm Trailhead to complete your hike.
Links

Mohonk Preserve Website Trailhead Info

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Bonticou Crag
Bonticou Crag
Location Mohonk Preserve, NY
Coordinates 41.795532, -74.127695
Elevation 1,181ft+
Difficulty 7/10
Popularity Very High

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