Shawangunk Ridge State Forest
Nature preserve
610 acres2 mi of trail
Shawangunk Ridge Trail/Long PathRed Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Cragsmoor
Few parks or trails are on the map in Cragsmoor
The biggest trail networks: Shawangunk Ridge State Forest (2 mi). 27% of Cragsmoor’s land is conserved, about 765 acres. 690 acres are parks and preserves, 1,435 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
27%
765 acres · of 4.4 sq mi of land
Trails
3.7 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
690 ac
1,435 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
71%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,123 ft
Losees Hill
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Shawangunk Ridge State Forest, with 2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bear Hill Preserve (Cragsmoor Free Library)
Nature preserve
116 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Managed by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
60 acres0.2 mi of trail
South Gully Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
765 conserved acres
27% of Cragsmoor’s land. Who manages Cragsmoor’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation614 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits93 ac
State parks60 ac
State Conservation Area · 674 acPrivate Other or Unknown · 53 acConservation Easement · 38 acUnknown Easement · 2 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 39 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 6 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawangunk Ridge State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 614 | Open |
| Minnewaska State Park Preserve State Conservation Area | State parks | 60 | Open |
| Cragsmoor Free Library Lands Private Other or Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 53 | Closed |
Things to do
6 places to go in Cragsmoor
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Cragsmoor
3 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Cragsmoor
Losees Hill2,123 ft elevation
DirectionsBear Hill1,946 ft elevation · In Bear Hill Preserve (Cragsmoor Free Library)
DirectionsPlus 1 peak without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
3 named trails
Named trails
Shawangunk Ridge Trail/Long Path1.0 mi
Red Trail0.7 mi
South Gully Trail0.2 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in Cragsmoor: May, July and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 61 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.0 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Cragsmoor →
Next door
Cragsmoor and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragsmoor | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ellenville | 78% | 1.1 | 1,038 | 98% | A+ |
| Wawarsing | 28% | 0.8 | 1,628 | 70% | A |
| Shawangunk | 11% | 0.3 | 147 | 34% | B+ |
| Walker Valley | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Cragsmoor
Where can I hike in Cragsmoor?
The longest trail networks: Shawangunk Ridge State Forest, 2 miles; Bear Hill Preserve (Cragsmoor Free Library), 0.3 miles; Minnewaska State Park Preserve, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Cragsmoor’s trails?
Shawangunk Ridge State Forest and Bear Hill Preserve (Cragsmoor Free Library) don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Cragsmoor?
37,222 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Cragsmoor or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 690 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Cragsmoor neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →