Kerhonkson is a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, characterized by its position between the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. This geographical setting provides a diverse landscape of rugged terrain, forests, and glacial lakes, making it suitable for a variety of outdoor pursuits. The area offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, touring cycling, and more, across its extensive network of trails and carriage roads.
Kerhonkson provides a range of outdoor…
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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06:30
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.93km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.5km
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
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27.4km
02:40
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52.8km
04:20
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

65.9km
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10.9km
01:20
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10.7km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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96.9km
04:19
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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103km
05:32
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kerhonkson offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape, situated between the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge, provides numerous trails and carriage roads for exploration. More than 3,000 visitors have explored routes in the area.
Popular hiking trails in the Kerhonkson area include the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Loop Road, Gertrude's Nose, Millbrook Mountain Trail, and the High Peters Kill Trail within Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Stony Kill Falls is another recommended hike leading to a waterfall. For more options, consult the Hiking around Kerhonkson guide.
Yes, Kerhonkson offers easy hiking options, particularly within Minnewaska State Park Preserve, which features accessible loops and carriage roads. These trails are suitable for various skill levels. The Easy hikes around Kerhonkson guide provides specific recommendations.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is recognized for its mountain biking, offering 40 miles (64 km) of wide carriage roads. These trails are generally considered easy to moderate, suitable for beginner and intermediate riders. Mohonk Preserve also provides well-groomed carriage roads ideal for mountain biking. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Kerhonkson guide.
The well-maintained carriage roads within Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Mohonk Preserve are excellent for jogging, offering relatively smooth surfaces. Additionally, portions of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and O&W Rail Trail provide multi-use pathways. The Running Trails around Kerhonkson guide lists specific routes.
Yes, Kerhonkson offers routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The carriage roads in Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Mohonk Preserve are suitable for touring, while scenic road biking routes exist around the Ashokan Reservoir. The Cycling around Kerhonkson guide provides more details.
Kerhonkson is characterized by the Shawangunk Ridge and views of the Catskill Mountains. Natural features include glacial lakes like Lake Minnewaska and Lake Awosting, and waterfalls such as Rainbow Falls, Awosting Falls, and Stony Kill Falls. The area also features diverse forests and meadows.
Komoot offers several guides for Kerhonkson, including Hiking around Kerhonkson, MTB Trails around Kerhonkson, Running Trails around Kerhonkson, and Cycling around Kerhonkson. There are also guides for easy hikes, road cycling, and gravel biking.
Kerhonkson has more than 3,000 visitors who have explored routes in the area. The available routes have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars, based on 167 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Kerhonkson is a hamlet within the Town of Rochester. The official website for the Town of Wawarsing, which includes Kerhonkson, is wawarsingny.gov. For specific inquiries regarding Minnewaska State Park Preserve, the phone number is 845-256-0579.
Yes, the Kerhonkson area features several waterfalls. Notable examples include the dramatic Rainbow Falls, the 60-foot (18-meter) high Awosting Falls, and the serene Stony Kill Falls. Many of these are accessible via hiking trails within Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
Trails in Kerhonkson, particularly within Minnewaska State Park Preserve, feature diverse terrain. This includes wide carriage roads with a mix of loose rock, hardpack dirt, and bedrock. The Shawangunk Ridge also contributes rugged terrain with cliffs and unique rock formations.
Yes, Kerhonkson offers opportunities for gravel biking. The region's network of carriage roads and multi-use pathways provides suitable terrain for this activity. A dedicated Gravel biking around Kerhonkson guide is available for route planning.

