A trail description of the southern half of the the shawangunk ridge trail can be found in the long path guide. The long path, a 347mile trail that runs from new york city starting at the george washington bridge to altamont, ny albany area, passes through the hudson river valley, harriman state park, the shawangunk ridge and the catskill mountains. The longest trail in shawangunk multiple use area is blue trail a. In that role, his first project was the production of their highly successful catskill trails map set 1978. Shawangunk multiple use area has 204 trails in the vicinity, including 175 hiking trails, 170 for walking and 202 for other activities. The 1,411acre shawangunk ridge state forest includes a section of the 71mile shawangunk ridge trail and 356mile long path that give spectacular views of the surrounding valley, as well as numerous unmarked multiple use trails which are open to nonmotorized recreation. The 1411acre shawangunk ridge state forest features hiking, camping. Minnewaska state park trail map pdf highlights of minnewaska state park preserve. Shawangunk trails map 2019 new yorknew jersey trail. Mountain bike trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. Map produced by nysoprhp gis bureau, november 17, 2015.
Neil and the ny njtc were then approached by the mohonk preserve and asked to help create a shawangunk map set. Minnewaska state park preserve new york state parks. All along the trails and cliff edges of minnewaska, visitors may encounter a globally rare forest of pitch pines. Towns and villages along the trail are a blend of the past and present. From southwest of kingston to port jervis, a chain of state parks, preserves and state forests, preserve most of the ridge in new york as parklands and wildlands. Shawangunk wine trail map starting 60 miles north of new york city, the shawangunk wine trail is accessible from the new york state thruway at exits 16, 17, and 18, and can be approached from south of i84 at warwick and washingtonville and from north of. More than 110 miles of marked trails in mohonk preserve, minnewaska state park preserve, and mohonk mountain house lands in ulster county, ny. Shawangunk ridge trail srt maps provided by the trail conference these free maps of the shawangunk ridge trail are provided by the new yorknew jersey trail conference. Shawangunk ridge trail, ny new yorknew jersey trail. Minnewaska state park preserve whit e brow n pur p le yellow blue blue white red blue red ye low light blue none red aqua yellow whiteyellow pink orange red violet aqua aqua none ye low aw awl bh bp br bw gn hpk ht ir jl lr mm mh mg mp om rf rl st sgl vk wt yc a sg r v c aw osting r v l beacon hill berry picker blueberry run bull wheel.
The views of the surrounding valley from the several hiking trails at shawangunk ridge state forest are spectacular. Old edition 105 shawangunk north 2016 trail conference. Minnewaska state park trail map new york state parks. The shawangunk ridge runs atop through wurtsboro ridge state forest. The refuge has been identified as a biodiversity focus area and an important bird area audubon new york, a designation given only to places that support significant abundance and diversity of birds.
Shawangunk ridge trail srt closed pennsylvania alltrails. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Hiking trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. This section is an out and back hike from route 52 outside of ellenville near the sams point preserve. The revised 11th edition of our shawangunk trails map set, now featuring junctiontojunction trail mileage numbers, is a musthave for exploring the northern shawangunks of new york. Hiking and biking maps shawangunk mountains scenic byway. The byway encircles the northern shawangunk mountains and travels through the beautiful rondout and wallkill valleys, linking communities that have a common relationship to the northern shawangunks and forming a distinct region of the state. The northern half of the the shawangunk ridge trail is shown on the shawangunks map set. Get directions, maps, and traffic for shawangunk, ny. A 520 acre, forever wild, nonprofit, deep ecology learning and cultural center in the adirondack foothills of central ny.
The shawangunk ridge trail srt is a 70mile trail that traverses the entire length of the shawangunk mountains, from high point state park in new jersey, where the srt intersects the appalachian trail, all the way to the town of rosendale, new york, where the trail ends just beyond a restored railroad trestle 140 feet. This place was chosen because no highways or other human sounds could be heard. Shawangunk wine trail map starting 60 miles north of new york city, the shawangunk wine trail is accessible from the new york state thruway at exits 16, 17, and 18, and can be approached from south of i84 at warwick and washingtonville and from north of i84 at marlboro, pine bush, or new paltz. G3 how to get here located in the southeast corner of the state, in southern ulster and northern orange. Shawangunk trails new yorknew jersey trail conference on. Maps of the preserve are available at no cost to members and visitors at our visitor center and at all trailheads. Minnewaska state park preserve, mohonk preserve, mohonk mountain house new yorknew jersey trail conference on. They are also available as a free app map on your phone using the avenza maps app, so be sure to download it. Shows all vineyards and wineries that are members of the wine trail. Wurtsboro ridge state forest best hikes trail conference. Historic sites and architecture mingle with modern shops and activities.
Nov 28, 20 shawangunk trails new yorknew jersey trail conference on. G3 how to get here located in the southeast corner of the state, in southern ulster and northern orange counties, the shawangunk mountains scenic byway is within an easy 12 hour drive for. Maps for most hiking trails can be obtained from the nynj trail conference 2015129348 at 600 ramapo valley road, mahwah, nj 07430. The shawangunks of southeastern new york are a long, high ridge that rises west of the hudson river, and runs southwest as far as virginia. The shawangunk preserve is a 516 acre deep ecology learning center and preserve located in the adirondack foothills of central new york. Located in ulster county, ny minnewaska state park preserve is situated on the dramatic shawangunk mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. Explore the trails in the northern shawangunk mountains with awardwinning trail conference maps made by the people who build the trails. The shawangunk ridge trail srt is a 70mile trail that traverses the entire length of the shawangunk mountains, from high point state park in new jersey, where the srt intersects the appalachian trail, all the way to the town of rosendale, new york, where the trail ends just beyond a restored railroad trestle 140 feet above the rondout. Created in cooperation with local and national land management agencies and preservation organizations, national geographics trails illustrated map of shawangunk mountains is a comprehensive. Oct 22, 2007 map of the shawangunk wine trail on the hudson river in new york. The shawangunk ridge, a 500 foot tall, prominent cliff that rises from the hudson valley, west of new paltz, is comprised of extremely hard. Its carriage roads and trails offered visitors the chance to enjoy and appreciate nature, setting the. Shawangunk mountains scenic byway its beautiful here.
Bashakill is a 10 mile loop trail located near wurtsboro, new york that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen. The shawangunk ridge trail srt is a 70mile hiking trail that traverses the entire length of the shawangunk mountains, from high point state park in new jersey, where the srt intersects the appalachian trail, all the way to the town of rosendale, new york, where the trail ends just beyond a restored railroad trestle 140 feet above the rondout creek. From southwest of kingston to port jervis, a chain of state parks, preserves and state forests, preserve most of. History of the shawangunk region shawangunk mountains.
Our shawangunk trails map is a threemap set featuring trails in the northern shawangunks region of new york, and our latest edition now includes junctionto. The shawangunk, walden, and wallkill rail trail is one of 1600 railtrails supported by railstotrails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Map of the shawangunk wine trail on the hudson river in new york. This byway runs through the shawangunk mountains, a true paradise for hikers, rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Topographic route map view a pdf version enjoy a wonderful scenic drive through our mountains and rural countryside just 90 miles north of new york city. These free maps of the shawangunk ridge trail are provided by the. Shawangunk ridge state forest the views of the surrounding valley from the several hiking trails. Coaligned sections of the long path are also shown. The shawangunk ridge trail runs from high point state park in new jersey to sams point preserve, the hike may be broken into sections. Hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails are easy to reach within the shawangunk mountains. Shawangunk area trails for running and cycling localraces.
Shawangunk grasslands national wildlife refuge was established to support grasslanddependent migratory birds and wintering raptors. Shawangunk ridge state forest best hikes trail conference. Old edition 104 shawangunk south 2016 trail conference. The revised 11th edition of our shawangunk trails map set is now available in print and digital formats. Now in its sixth edition, these maps have become essential for anyone inter. Minnewaska state park preserve, mohonk preserve, mohonk mountain house. Shawangunk grasslands national wildlife refuge is a crosscountry skiing, hiking, snowshoeing adventure located in or near wallkill, ny. Shawangunk ridge trail srt maps trail conference nynjtc. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play.
Shawangunk ridge state forest the views of the surrounding valley from the several hiking trails at shawangunk ridge state forest are spectacular. Best trails in shawangunk ridge state forest new york. Edit this map shawangunk wine trail map near shawangunk, new york. History the preserve was founded in 1974 when tim and peg spencer behrendt bought 3. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit.
The history of the shawangunk mountains region goes back to about 11,500 years ago, when the last glaciers were receding from the landscape and the native americans who lived here traveled back and forth over the ridge between the two rivers that give the wallkill and rondout valleys their names. Running trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. I authorize the town of shawangunk staff to administer my child with first aid andor emergency medical treatment andor arrange for transport to and treatment at a local medical facility in the event of a medical emergency. G2 shawangunk mountain scenic byway access map shawangunk mountain scenic byway other state scenic byways. Printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tearresistant tyvek, this revised, digitallyproduced three map set is a musthave for outdoor enthusiasts interested in the many outdoor recreational opportunities in the shawangunks region.
I have divided the trails section into list of all trail, the catskills, the shawangunks, bear mtharriman, east hudson, west hudson, new jersey and other trails. The all trails list includes over 400 different trails and may load slowly on your computer. Shawangunk nature preserve deep ecology learning center. The history of the shawangunk mountains region goes back to about 11,500 years ago, when the last glaciers were receding from the landscape and the native americans who lived here traveled back and forth over the ridge between the two rivers. The purpose of the preserve is to perpetually preserve and protect the natural ecosystems of the lands included in the preserve from hunting, trapping, logging, recreational vehicles or any major alteration. Printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tearresistant tyvek, this revised, digitallyproduced threemap set is a musthave for outdoor enthusiasts interested in the many outdoor recreational opportunities in the shawangunks region. The longest trail in shawangunk multiple use area is blue trail a wellknown trail measuring 11. A rock with a view is an original area trail guide for new paltz and shawangunk trails for hiking, biking, and cross country skiing. This detailed topographic map, updated in 2016, features. I authorize the town of shawangunk staff to take photographs of my child to be used for the. Pdf icon srt map 4 minnewaska to mohonk preserve pdf format. Shawangunk wine trail map shawangunk new york mappery.
The byway encircles the northern shawangunk mountains and travels through the beautiful rondout and wallkill valleys, linking communities that have a common relationship to the northern shawangunks and. Red trail and shawangunk ridge trail loop new york alltrails. This three map set features more than 200 miles of maintained trails and carriage roads in minnewaska state. This detailed map, updated in 2016, shows the shawangunk ridge trail in its. Red trail and shawangunk ridge trail loop new york. O primitive campsite multiple use trail 100ft contour 20ft contour includes. Click on the trail links below for detailed trail info. They are also available as a free app map on your phone using the avenza maps app, so be sure to download it here.