Kerhonkson Highlights
Introduction
Kerhonkson is a small town that sits between the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain Range. It's home to great hikes, superb vistas, restaurants, breweries, and more. It's the ideal spot from which to explore the Hudson valley or Catskills highlights- just 20 mins from Mohonk Mountain and New Paltz, 45 mins to Woodstock, and less than 2 hrs from Manhattan.
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Kerhonkson
Kerhonkson is a small town that sits between the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain Range. It's home to great hikes, superb vistas, restaurants, breweries, and more. It's the ideal spot from which to explore the Hudson valley or Catskills highlights- just 20 mins from Mohonk Mountain and New Paltz, 45 mins to Woodstock, and less than 2 hrs from Manhattan.
Local Sights
Must see Kerhonkson attractions.
Vernooy Falls is the highest waterfall in the Catskills, located on the Wallkill River, which flows from Blue Mountain to Rondout Creek. The falls are actually two waterfalls that divide into three cascades.
In 1871, a man named James Vernooy built a mill at the base of the falls for grinding corn and wheat. The mill was powered by water from Vernooy Falls, and it was one of the first mills in Ulster County to use hydroelectric power.
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Vernooy Kill Falls
Vernooy Falls is the highest waterfall in the Catskills, located on the Wallkill River, which flows from Blue Mountain to Rondout Creek. The falls are actually two waterfalls that divide into three cascades.
In 1871, a man named James Vernooy built a mill at the base of the falls for grinding corn and wheat. The mill was powered by water from Vernooy Falls, and it was one of the first mills in Ulster County to use hydroelectric power.
The Ashokan Rail Trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset year-round. The 11.5-mile recreational trail runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. The ART trail surface is 12 feet in width and surfaced with highly compacted fine crushed stone. Both the trail and trailhead parking areas (including the portable restrooms) are ADA compliant and accessible for persons with disabilities. The ART is open for non-motorized uses, including hiking, walking dogs on leash, bicycling, running, nature observation, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ART trailheads are plowed in winter, but the trail itself is not.
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Ashokan Rail Trail- Ashokan Station Trailhead
3045 NY-28The Ashokan Rail Trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset year-round. The 11.5-mile recreational trail runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. The ART trail surface is 12 feet in width and surfaced with highly compacted fine crushed stone. Both the trail and trailhead parking areas (including the portable restrooms) are ADA compliant and accessible for persons with disabilities. The ART is open for non-motorized uses, including hiking, walking dogs on leash, bicycling, running, nature observation, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ART trailheads are plowed in winter, but the trail itself is not.
The Visitor Center is open year-round, free-of-charge 9am-5pm and is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve at Noon, and Christmas Day.
Hike , bike, or walk on 70 miles of carriage roads and trails
Climb the world-famous Gunks cliffs
Run through forests, fields, and mountains
Ski/Snowshoe on groomed and natural terrain.
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Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 Route 44 55The Visitor Center is open year-round, free-of-charge 9am-5pm and is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve at Noon, and Christmas Day.
Hike , bike, or walk on 70 miles of carriage roads and trails
Climb the world-famous Gunks cliffs
Run through forests, fields, and mountains
Ski/Snowshoe on groomed and natural terrain.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City.
Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, scuba-diving, rock-climbing, bouldering, boating and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. Technical Rock Climbing permitted.
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City.
Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, scuba-diving, rock-climbing, bouldering, boating and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. Technical Rock Climbing permitted.
Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing
the highest skiable peak in the Catskills
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I-Center Ski Center ye-Belleayre Mountain
181 Galli Curci Rdthe highest skiable peak in the Catskills
Hunter Mountain boasts renowned terrain for all abilities, an impressive vertical drop, and some of the most reliable snow conditions in the East!
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Hunter Mountain
Hunter Mountain boasts renowned terrain for all abilities, an impressive vertical drop, and some of the most reliable snow conditions in the East!
Windham Mountain resort is known as a family-friendly resort offering an authentic ski experience and spectacular views in the Northeast region.
Windham Mountain resort is an excellent summer destination as well, offering a variety of events and activities, including mountain biking at the Windham Mountain Bike Park and golfing at the Windham Country Club.
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Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrWindham Mountain resort is known as a family-friendly resort offering an authentic ski experience and spectacular views in the Northeast region.
Windham Mountain resort is an excellent summer destination as well, offering a variety of events and activities, including mountain biking at the Windham Mountain Bike Park and golfing at the Windham Country Club.
Drinks & Bites
sustainably-minded farm brewery, distillery, dining and event destination in the beautiful and bountiful Hudson Valley
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield Rdsustainably-minded farm brewery, distillery, dining and event destination in the beautiful and bountiful Hudson Valley
One of the area's most historic apple orchards. Everything grown at Westwind Orchard is certified organic. It's also a great place to come experience the history of the Rondout Valley, relax and enjoy the day. Also serving thin crust wood fired pizza on nonna's authentic pizza dough, a recipe handed down through generations, and handcrafted hard cider when available. Open for Pick Your Own every Saturday and Sunday mid-August through October from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. You can pick apples, raspberries and pumpkins. The farm store has many local products and non-local fair trade items.
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Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdOne of the area's most historic apple orchards. Everything grown at Westwind Orchard is certified organic. It's also a great place to come experience the history of the Rondout Valley, relax and enjoy the day. Also serving thin crust wood fired pizza on nonna's authentic pizza dough, a recipe handed down through generations, and handcrafted hard cider when available. Open for Pick Your Own every Saturday and Sunday mid-August through October from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. You can pick apples, raspberries and pumpkins. The farm store has many local products and non-local fair trade items.
Housemade beers & a menu of inventive American bites offered a rustic, warm atmosphere.
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Rough Cut Brewing Co.
5945 US-44Housemade beers & a menu of inventive American bites offered a rustic, warm atmosphere.
Coppersea Distilling is an award-winning farm distillery in the Hudson Valley crafting fine whiskey and eau de vie from locally sourced grain and fruit. Open Friday-Sun. Enjoy indoor & outdoor tastings, cocktails & slushees!
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Coppersea Distilling
239 Springtown RdCoppersea Distilling is an award-winning farm distillery in the Hudson Valley crafting fine whiskey and eau de vie from locally sourced grain and fruit. Open Friday-Sun. Enjoy indoor & outdoor tastings, cocktails & slushees!
Food scene
Really great pizzas, salads, apps. No better way to spend an afternoon. Known for their ciders, there's a full bar and lots of seating indoors and out.
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Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdReally great pizzas, salads, apps. No better way to spend an afternoon. Known for their ciders, there's a full bar and lots of seating indoors and out.
A unique brewery committed to cultivating, sourcing, and brewing with local New York ingredients
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdA unique brewery committed to cultivating, sourcing, and brewing with local New York ingredients
Inness
10 Banks StBreathtaking restaurant on a rustic-chic luxury resort.
Benny's Pizzeria
3835 U.S. 209Casual spot for pizza and wine.
Handmade pierogies from old family recipes. As one yelper put it "Outstanding pierogies, as good as my grandmother's straight from Kiev...and do NOT neglect the premium, authentic sausages." Note: they are cash only
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Helena Specialty Pierogies
5754 Rte 209Handmade pierogies from old family recipes. As one yelper put it "Outstanding pierogies, as good as my grandmother's straight from Kiev...and do NOT neglect the premium, authentic sausages." Note: they are cash only
new-age fine dining, bar, take-out,
and seasonal outdoor patio bar
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Butterfield Restaurant
3805 Main Stnew-age fine dining, bar, take-out,
and seasonal outdoor patio bar
Ice Cream
"Trash Can" is my favorite flavor. What's yours? Located about 10 minutes from the house with lots of outdoor seating.
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Sleeping Giant Ice Cream Company
3 Sunset Dr"Trash Can" is my favorite flavor. What's yours? Located about 10 minutes from the house with lots of outdoor seating.
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