PFALZ POINT TRAIL CHALLENGE

challengeThe Pfalz Point Trail Challenge is a 10-mile benefit run to raise money for Mohonk Preserve, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge. The proceeds from the 2018 race registration fees and sponsorships will support the restoration and maintenance of the carriage roads. The network of more than 30 miles of carriage roads in Mohonk Preserve serves hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, including hosting races, such as Pfalz Point Trail Challenge.

Date

Sunday September 30, 2018 (rain or shine.) Check in begins at 8:00am. Race starts at 9:00am.

Location

Start and finish at the Mohonk Preserve’s Spring Farm Trailhead on Upper 27 Knolls Road (off Mohonk Road) in High Falls, NY. See course map.

Course

The course offers a rare chance to race on some of the most extraordinary running trails in the U.S., with ten miles of broad open meadows with spectacular views, steep and rocky footpaths, and gently rolling carriage roads. The course is clearly marked and features water stops at 2¼ miles, 3¾ miles, 6 miles and 7¾ miles. See the course map for details. Continue reading

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Cure Your Nature Deficit Here

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Mohonk Preserve was named one of the five best city escapes nationwide by Outside magazine.

Only have an hour? Come to the Visitor Center for a friendly introduction to the Mohonk Preserve and the Shawangunks. Get hike suggestions… visit a butterfly garden…enjoy exhibits and activities for kids…or take a stroll … or bike …. or horseback ride, and more.

Want to visit the Mohonk Mountain House? While neighbors with a shared history, the Mohonk Preserve (non-profit nature preserve) and the Mohonk Mountain House(resort hotel) are two separate places. Please read the rules and regulations for Mohonk Preserve members first before visiting the Mountain House. Questions regarding the Mountain House should be directed to their information line at (845) 255-1000 or (800) 772-6646.