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1963: a new chapter of protection in the Gunks

New Paltz area · Shawangunks

Illustration: Shawangunk white cliffs and carriage-road country
Regional concept illustration, not an archival photograph or exact view.

Town / regional context. The reference point is approximate; this story is not tied to your exact GPS position.

1900s · 1963

Mohonk Preserve traces its origins to the Mohonk Trust, founded in 1963. Conservation has its own history alongside the older history of the ridge. Check which organization manages each part of your route. A familiar landscape can include different ownership, fees and access rules. The preserve’s timeline turns land protection into a sequence of human decisions.

Source: Mohonk Preserve · Timeline ↗

Editorial review: 2026-10-11. Check the source and official visitor information before travelling. A listed place may be private or inaccessible.

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