Mohonk Preserve Split Rock

There was never pressure to be nude in the clothing optional area.

Mohonk preserve split rock. Located in the hudson valley mohonk preserve is the largest visitor and member supported nature preserve in new york. Please consider the options below carefully and if you can we ask that you consider donating your registration fee to help the preserve continue our important work. The mohonk preserve says nudity no longer will be allowed in the section of the preserve below the split rock swimming area where going clothes free has been popular. Mohonk preserve s decision to ban nudity as of june 19 2020 eliminated split rock downstream as one of the few gathering spaces in the region for members of the lgbtq and naturist communities and this special place that has existed for decades must be restored.

Occasional visitors will opt to pay the day use fee but the annual membership is a bargain for more frequent users. The mohonk preserve offers opportunities for hiking mountain biking rock climbing and x c skiing. Since this preserve is private mohonk makes the rules and as you ll note when hiking downstream from the actual split rock past the clothing is optional signs nudity is perfectly acceptable here. The mission of mohonk preserve is to protect the shawangunk mountains region and inspire people to care for enjoy and explore their natural world.

Miles of carriage roads and trails and good locations for nature photography. Split rock is park of the mohonk preserve and while there is no official swimming area or lifeguard swimming seems to be allowed. New paltz the mohonk preserve says nudity no longer will be allowed in the section of the preserve below the split rock swimming area where going clothes free has been popular. It s really more of a split.

Rock the ridge has become mohonk preserve s largest fundraiser and the cancelation has struck a devastating blow to our budget and efforts to protect more than 8 000 acres. The scenic biews are spectacular. Visit for a day to hike bike climb the gunks horseback ride and more. John hayes mohonk preserve located at the site of the former enderly family sawmill down along the almost painfully picturesque clove road split rock has long been one of the shawangunks most popular and even iconic swimming holes if indeed it can be called a hole.

If you would prefer the comfort of an afternoon dip au natural mohonk also offers a fully sanctioned spot for skinny dipping.