Located in the Shawnangunk Mountains near New Paltz, New York, Bonticou Crag is a fun and beautiful hike with many options for reaching the top, including one that involves large sections of scrambling that is widely considered to be one of the most challenging hikes in the region. Bonticou Crag is part of the Mohonok Preserve, which is privately owned.

Visitors must stop at the toll house or visitors center upon arrival to the Mohonok Preserve and pay an entrance fee of $9 per day. Camping is permitted in a 16-site section of the preserve known as Trapp’s Camp, but is prohibited elsewhere on the property.

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