New York · Hiking · Near New Windsor

Shawangunk Ridge Trail

10.6 mi
one way
1,803 ft
climb
1,793 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Shawangunk Ridge Trail is a 10.6-mile point-to-point hike in New York, rising from a low of about 657 feet to a high of 1,793 feet. The route is rated easy, and the nearest town is Awosting, about 2 miles away. The trail is not wheelchair accessible, and bikes and horses are not allowed. Plan on a day of steady climbing, with the most comfortable weather typically coming in late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Mohonk Lake weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 73°F, while July peaks near 83°F. Several other trails sit close by. The Scenic Trail / SRT (Violet/Blue Blazes) is just 0.1 mile away, and the Mud Pond Trail (Yellow) is under a mile off. Ice Cave and the High Point Carriageway are both within 2 miles.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 7.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Hoot Owl

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Shawangunk Ridge Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 19°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 39°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 56°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 45°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 35°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 25°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mohonk Lake, NY, 10.4 mi away at 1,245 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
10.6 mi
Climbing
About 1,803 ft
Summit
1,802 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 8.5 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Shawangunk Ridge Trail on Kittatinny Mountain?

About 10.6 mi.

How much elevation gain is on the Shawangunk Ridge Trail?

About 1,803 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Shawangunk Ridge Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Shawangunk Ridge Trail take?

About 8.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Kittatinny Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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