Mohonk - Lost City crevices/ Split Rock / Compass Rock ~ 6 miles - moderate

Contact: Mike Clancy 845-542-2049

*This is not a beginner event. Read full description.

** Mohonk Preserve day pass is $15pp or use membership card. Pay ranger at the parking lot.

The Hike - We start hiking at 9:15 so please arrive earlier and be ready. This is a fun hike with challenging exploration of the Lost City cliffs and crevices. We'll also have great views of the Catskills from Compass Rock. The former site of the 200+ year old Enderly farm, sawmill and cemetery is at the Split Rock site.
The route:
- From the ranger/entrance booth at the West Trapps lot, take the blue trail.
- Turn right onto yellow.
- Turn left onto red Shongum Trail.
- Turn right onto blue SRT for only 100'
-- Turn left to enter the yellow Split Rock loop.
- At end of loop (by footbridge) turn right onto blue. Go .5 mile to yellow.
- Turn right onto yellow Kings Lane.
- Do Lost City cliffs/crevices.
- turn right onto blue and continue to Compass Rock viewpoint.
- Double back on blue to Split Rock

• - After foot bridge, turn right onto red Shongum Trail.
  - Continue to end of red. Turn right to parking lot.

Distance: approx. 6 miles
Elevation gain: Approx. 1,000 feet
Difficulty: moderate 2.2 -2.3mph pace; rocky footpaths; ledges; tight crevices; cliffs
Gear: Appropriate footwear; clothing for changing temperatures; poles may be helpful for some people; water; snacks/lunch
Map: NY-NJ Trail Conf. Map #105; Avenza app; similar mapping systems

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NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back.

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