From the New York State Thruway Interstate 87, Exit 18:

1. Through toll to 1st traffic light. Turn LEFT at the light onto Rte. 299 W. (This road is also the main street of New Paltz.)
2. Take 299 through town and follow it up into the hills.
3. About 7 1/2 miles from the Thruway Exit, the road ends at a "T" intersection.
4. Turn RIGHT onto Rtes. 44/55 W. Go steeply uphill for about 3/4 mile. You will come to a marked "5 MPH" Hairpin Curve.
5. Continue about 1/2 mile until you come to a Scenic Overlook / Pullout / Parking Area on your LEFT.
6. About 300 yards past the Overlook you will see a small Red Bridge Overpass above the highway.
7. Drive under the Bridge and continue about 2/10 mile. On the Right you will see a prominent sign "West Trapps Trailhead Parking."
8. Make the RIGHT into a long narrow parking area and continue for about 300 yards. You will come to a turnaround at the end of the parking area. We'll meet you there!

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