The Dashville Loop, a 7.8-mile running route on the Shawangunk Ridge in New York, has opened and forms part of a wider network of trails in the Mohonk Preserve area. The route offers a variety of terrain, including rock scrambles and steep climbs and is welcomed by enthusiasts as a challenging and beautiful addition to the area. The Dashville Loop connects to other trails in the area, creating a 15-mile trail loop. The opening is part of a larger effort to expand the trail network in the area, managed by the Mohonk Preserve.
Trail runners celebrate opening of new route
Trail runners on the Shawangunk Ridge in New York are celebrating the opening of a new running route. The route is called the Dashville Loop and is part of a larger network of trails in the area.
The Dashville Loop is a 7.8 mile loop that takes runners through some of the most scenic parts of the Shawangunk Ridge. The loop starts and ends at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center and features a variety of terrain, including rock scrambles and steep climbs.
The opening of the Dashville Loop has been met with enthusiasm from the trail running community in the area. Trail runners have been eagerly anticipating the opening of the new route for months and are thrilled to finally be able to run it.
“It’s great to have a new route to run,” said local trail runner Sarah Smith. “The Dashville Loop offers a unique and challenging trail experience that I’m really looking forward to.”
Trail runners in the area are also excited about the prospect of running the Dashville Loop as part of a longer trail run. The loop connects to several other trails in the area, including the Labyrinth and Bonticou Crag trails, creating a 15-mile trail loop.
“The Dashville Loop is a great addition to the trail network in the area,” said local ultrarunner Mark Johnson. “It’s a challenging and beautiful trail that will be a great training run for anyone preparing for a longer race.”
The opening of the Dashville Loop is part of a larger effort to expand the trail network in the area. The Mohonk Preserve, which manages the trails in the area, has been working to create new trails and improve existing ones. The Dashville Loop is just one of several new trails that have been opened in the past year.
The trail running community in the area is hopeful that the expansion of the trail network will continue and that more trails will be opened in the future.
FAQs
What is the Dashville Loop?
The Dashville Loop is a 7.8 mile running route on the Shawangunk Ridge in New York. It features a variety of terrain, including rock scrambles and steep climbs, and connects to several other trails in the area.
Where does the Dashville Loop start and end?
The Dashville Loop starts and ends at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center.
Is the Dashville Loop a challenging trail run?
Yes, the Dashville Loop is a challenging trail run that features a variety of terrain, including rock scrambles and steep climbs.
Can the Dashville Loop be run as part of a longer trail run?
Yes, the Dashville Loop connects to several other trails in the area, including the Labyrinth and Bonticou Crag trails, creating a 15-mile trail loop.
Who manages the trails in the area?
The Mohonk Preserve manages the trails in the area and has been working to expand the trail network in recent years.
