Lake Mohonk, Lake in Ulster County, United States

Lake Mohonk is a lake in Ulster County, United States, set among low wooded hills. The water lies in a shallow basin with a rocky shoreline, and a path follows part of the edge.

The lake formed when glaciers retreated at the end of the last ice age, leaving a basin that filled with water. In the late 1800s, a resort was built on the shore, and it helped make the area known as a summer retreat.

The name Mohonk comes from a local Native American word for the lake, and you can still see how people use the water today: small boats move slowly near the shore, and families stop at the rocky points to look out. The place feels like a shared backyard for the surrounding communities.

The area around the lake is best visited on foot, and the main paths are wide and easy to follow. Some sections near the water are rocky, so wear shoes with good grip and allow extra time if you want to walk the full loop.

The lake sits on a ridge, and its water is held back by a natural dam of rock and soil. Because of this, the water level stays fairly steady even in dry summers, which is unusual for a lake in this region.