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New York
21.3 mi
Distance
2,807 ft
Gain
8h 30m
Time
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Shawangunk Ridge Trail
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The Shawangunk Ridge Trail is a challenging point-to-point trek that traverses the iconic ridgeline of the Shawangunk Mountains in New York, offering expansive views and diverse terrain across its 21-mile length. This trail showcases the region's distinctive white quartzite cliffs, pitch pine forests, and open ridge walks that define the Gunks. Hikers experience significant elevation changes and varied conditions, making this a rewarding adventure for experienced trail runners and backpackers.
Ice Cave
~3 min drive
Short point-to-point hike to a natural ice cave formation in New York.
High Point Carriageway
~3 min drive
Gentle 2.91-mile point-to-point carriage road hike through New York woodland.
Lake Awosting Carriageway
~4 min drive
Easy loop around Lake Awosting on a historic carriage road.
Trail to Stony Kill Falls
~5 min drive
Quick point-to-point hike to a scenic waterfall in the Hudson Valley.
Upper Awosting Carriageway
~5 min drive
Historic carriage road through Shawangunk forest with scenic woodland views.
King's Lane
~13 min drive
A short point-to-point woodland walk in New York.
Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest Upper O&w Rail Trail
~14 min drive
Easy out-and-back rail trail walk through Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail - Hiking
~15 min drive
Flat rail trail through Wallkill Valley farmland and wetlands.
Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest Lower O&w Rail Trail
~17 min drive
Easy out-and-back rail trail walk through Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest.
Lake Shore Road
~17 min drive
Easy waterside point-to-point walk with scenic lake views.