HikerUndercliff–Overcliff from West Trapps
Choose this outing when you want an extended walk with time to talk and look around. The paired carriage roads form the core loop; starting at the Visitor Center adds a different connection. Decide which parking area you mean before sending the plan to friends. A familiar route name is not enough to make two independently recorded distances comparable.
- Route type
- Loop
- Distance
- 4.7 mi
- Cumulative ascent
- Not verified
Preserve lists the paired carriage-road circuit as 4.7 miles; allow extra for parking-area connectors or detours. Ascent not verified for this approach; unknown does not mean flat.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-09 · Independent HikerQuests planning guide
Start here
West Trapps Trailhead; choose the signed carriage-road loop.
Terrain & what to see
Broad carriage roads; approach and winter access need checking.
White cliff walls, woodland carriage roads and contrasting valley views.
Before hiking
Mohonk Preserve access arrangements apply. Winter grooming can restrict walking on some carriage roads. Check the current trailhead and activity guidance, and do not substitute a cliff-top footpath for the mapped road loop.
Landscape & trail notes
White cliff walls, woodland carriage roads and contrasting valley views.
After the hike
Pair the outing with the Gardiner or New Paltz planning guide. In your journal, include your starting lot so friends understand what your mileage includes.