Week 4 of the Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series is starting Monday!

This week takes us to back to Mohonk Preserve but this time to the Spring Farm area.
 
General Notes
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.

Course
The course is approximately 4.82 miles. If you aren’t running the actual course you should run 4.82 miles. Reminder that for this virtual summer series you don’t need to run the actual course but it’s definitely more fun.

The course starts at the top of the hill, if you’re leaving from the pavilion at Spring Farm. Once at the top you’ll head out Cedar Drive towards Mohonk Mt House. Continue for just over 2 miles were you’ll make a sharp left onto Rock Rift Rd. Continue on until you make a left onto Glen Anna Drive which will bring you back to Cedar Drive where you’ll make a right and head back to the start. The race continues past the start down the hill and will finish at the pavilion.

Strava Map of the course – https://www.strava.com/routes/2722464392476879076

Parking
Spring Farm Trailhead Parking –  https://goo.gl/maps/PFFi6MkjcmWXcVXbA

Results
Results must be posted between 7/27 and 8/2
Go to this page –  https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/95720#resultSetId-205388;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

COVID-19 VISITATION PROTOCOLS

In accordance with state and CDC guidelines and to ensure the health and safety of members, visitors and staff, Mohonk Preserve has instituted several important protocols for visitation, including:

Please recreate close to home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Visitors are required to wear face coverings upon entry.

Visitors are required to maintain at least a 6-foot distance from others.

No congregating or large groups.

Offering touchless transactions with credit or debit cards.

The Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Other trailheads will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for members and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for day-use visitors.

Trailhead parking lots will be closed and gated at 7 p.m.

Activities Permitted at Spring Farm: Walking, Hiking, Rock Scrambling, and Cycling

Spring Farm is one of the Preserve’s smaller parking lots and fills VERY early on peak weekends. On summer and fall weekends, arrive early and consider carpooling to ensure a parking space.

Take the New Paltz exit 18 off of the NYS Thruway. Go west on Route 299 (through New Paltz), go over steel bridge and turn right onto Springtown Road. Make a left onto Mountain Rest Road. Pass the entrance to the Mohonk Mountain House and go under the one-lane bridge. (Horse trailers, note: clearance is only 11 feet. See alternate route below.) Continue on 1 mile, and turn right on Upper 27 Knolls Road. Within ¼ mile, you’ll reach the kiosk for the Spring Farm Trailhead. This is the trailhead for Bonticou Crag as well as the Table Rocks Trail.

Enjoy the “Million Dollar View” of the Catskills – just a short walk from the Spring Farm parking area. Reminders of its earlier agricultural roots, the open fields and broad views at Spring Farm give way to quiet, forested paths.

Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com

Week 3 of the Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series is starting Monday!

This week takes us to the newish River To Ridge Trail just across the bridge at the bottom of New Paltz.

General Notes
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.

Course
The course is approximately 3.00 miles. If you aren’t running the actual course you should run 3.00 miles. Reminder that for this virtual summer series you don’t need to run the actual course but it’s definitely more fun.

Starting & Ending just on the other side of the fence after you cross Springtown Rd you will run along the River To Ridge Trail heading towards Mohonk Preserve. You’ll get a spectacular view of the ridge as you climb up the hills after the initial flat section. Stay to your right when you get to the first intersection. After you reach the top of the 2^nd hill you’ll make a left as you round back towards where you came from. A quick right brings you back onto the original trail and you’re back in no time to finish.

Garmin Map of the course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/37980796

Parking
River To Ridge Trail OSI – https://goo.gl/maps/5g3Jrp5tWJEVL2ie7
There is no parking or entrance fee.

Results
Results must be posted between 7/20 and 7/26
Go to this page –  https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/95313#resultSetId-204315;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

River To Ridge OSI Webpage
https://www.openspaceinstitute.org/places/river-to-ridge-trail

Please remember that while visiting any park, it should be for solitary recreation.

Maintain a distance of 6 feet from others and where crowds are forming, choose a different park.

Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com

Week 2 of the Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series is starting Monday!

This week takes the classic Patterson’s Pellet course at Minnewaska State Park but we threw in a slight twist at the end.

General Notes
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.
If you register on zippyreg the process is manual to move you to runsignup so you can post results. Please email me and i’ll take care of it as soon as possible.

Course
The course is approximately 3.23 miles. If you aren’t running the actual course you should run 3.23 miles. Reminder that for this virtual summer series you don’t need to run the actual course but it’s definitely more fun.
Starting & Ending at the view of Lake Minnewaska from the upper parking lot you run down the Red Trail towards the swimming section of Minnewaska. You continue on the Red Trail till you hit the Yellow Trail. Continue on the Yellow Trail till you hit your first left trail which will take you to Patterson’s Pellet. When you arrive at the rock please turn around and head back the same way. When you arrive back at the Red Trail you will go right and run around Lake Minnewaska until you return to where you started.
Garmin Map of the course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/37321782

Parking
Minnewaska State Park – https://goo.gl/maps/eKSbz57j9uC2DyE6A
Minnewaska charges a $10 entry fee per car. Empire Pass is also accepted.
Weekends are busy and the venue closes if the lots fill. DO NOT PARK on the side of the road…you will get ticketed and/or towed.
Park Opens at 9 am and closes at 7 pm
Minnewaska’s parking capacity is reduced due to construction.

Results
Results must be posted between 7/13 and 7/19
Go to this page – https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94950#resultSetId-203470;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

Minnewaska State Park COVID-19 Visitation Protocols
Be advised, to encourage social distancing and help stop the spread of COVID-19, many parks have reduced parking by 50% and local roads may have closures in effect. Many popular parks will fill to capacity by noon and close early to incoming visitors and traffic. Closures will be posted here and on our homepage. For real-time traffic updates visit: https://www.511ny.org/#:Alerts.
Lake Minnewaska and Sam’s Point are experiencing extensive congestion on good-weather days and both sites are subject to intermittent closures as parking lots reach capacity. Please respect our neighbors and surrounding communities: DO NOT park on adjacent roadway shoulders. Alternative destinations can be searched at https://parks.ny.gov/parks/ and https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/82098.html
Park Opens at 9 am and closes at 7 pm
Minnewaska’s parking capacity is reduced due to construction.
The Stony Kill Area and Foordmore Area are closed until further notice, access and parking are NOT permitted in these areas.
Minnewaska is closed to buses and equestrian use until further notice. Groups over 25 must obtain a Group Permit from the park office before they visit Minnewaska
 Please remember that while visiting any park, it should be for solitary recreation.
Maintain a distance of 6 feet from others and where crowds are forming, choose a different park.

Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com

~ Christopher

Hear me and rejoice! Week 1 of the Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series is upon us!

This week is the classic Undercliff / Overcliff course at the West Trapps of the Mohonk Preserve

General Notes
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.

Course
The course is approximately 4.72 miles. If you aren’t running the actual course you should run 4.72 miles. Reminder that for this virtual summer series you don’t need to run the actual course but it’s definitely more fun.

Starting & Ending at the Trapps side of the West Trapps Bridge you will head out either Undercliff or Overcliff. Depending on which way you go you will then return to the West Trapps Bridge the other way. In general most people run out Undercliff and return Overcliff.

Garmin Map of the course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/36525772

Parking
Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Parking Lot – https://goo.gl/maps/rEzMS5xSf8vqQ2sr7
Weekends are busy and the venue closes if the lots fill. DO NOT PARK on the side of the road…you will get ticketed and/or towed.
The trailhead will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for members and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for day-use visitors.

Results
Results must be posted between 7/6 and 7/12
Go to this page – https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94414#resultSetId-202059;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

Mohonk Preserve COVID-19 Visitation Protocols

In accordance with state and CDC guidelines and to ensure the health and safety of members, visitors and staff, Mohonk Preserve has instituted several important protocols for visitation, including:

• Please recreate close to home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• Visitors are required to wear face coverings upon entry.
• Visitors are required to maintain at least a 6-foot distance from others.
• No congregating or large groups.
• Offering touchless transactions with credit or debit cards.
• The Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Other trailheads will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for members and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for day-use visitors.
• Trailhead parking lots will be closed and gated at 7 p.m. 

Activities permitted at West Trapps: Walking, Hiking, Running, Cycling, Climbing, Bouldering

This parking lot fills VERY early on peak weekends. On summer and fall weekends, arrive early to ensure a parking space at West Trapps. Or park at the Visitor Center lot and hike up the East Trapps Connector to the Trapps cliffs and to the beginning of the trail and carriage road network.

Take the New Paltz exit 18 off of the NYS Thruway. Go 7 miles west (through New Paltz) on Route 299 to the end: make right on Route 44-55. The Preserve Visitor Center will be 1/2 mile on your right. Go 1.3 miles past the Visitor Center, and turn right into parking area

Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com