Meghan Gill

On May 4, 2024, I am participating in Rock the Ridge for the second time to support Mohonk Preserve in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley. Last year I completed one leg of the 50-mile challenge - about 13 miles. This year, I am challenging myself to complete two legs - about 25 miles! - as part of the Sole Sisters relay team.

Mohonk Preserve is where our whole family loves to hike and explore the natural world. We love rock scrambling up Millbrook Ridge as a family (with Willow in a backpack on my back!). Juno and Holden learned to ride their bikes on the Gatehouse path. We enjoy watching the climbers while on walks through Undercliff/Overlook. And on a hot summer day, there is nothing better than swimming at Split Rock.

Mohonk Preserve is a nonprofit organization dedicated to land conservation, environmental education, outdoor recreation, and visitor engagement. Located just 90 miles from New York City, the Preserve protects more than 8,200 acres of the Shawangunk Mountains. Money raised by Rock The Ridge participants helps Mohonk Preserve to fulfill their mission including connecting children from area school districts to the outdoors through award-winning programs, providing crucial information to help scientists understand the impact of climate change and the maintenance of more than 75 miles of trails and carriages roads – many of which I'll be on during the race! Just click the "donate" button above and be sure to share on your social networks to inspire others to join in. Thank you!