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. Coaligned sections of the long path are also shown. 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. History of the shawangunk region shawangunk mountains. Shawangunk trails map 2019 new yorknew jersey trail. The all trails list includes over 400 different trails and may load slowly on your computer. The views of the surrounding valley from the several hiking trails at shawangunk ridge state forest are spectacular. 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. Map produced by nysoprhp gis bureau, november 17, 2015. 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. Minnewaska state park preserve, mohonk preserve, mohonk mountain house new yorknew jersey trail conference on. Maps for most hiking trails can be obtained from the nynj trail conference 2015129348 at 600 ramapo valley road, mahwah, nj 07430. This place was chosen because no highways or other human sounds could be heard.
Best trails in shawangunk ridge state forest new york. 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. 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. This byway runs through the shawangunk mountains, a true paradise for hikers, rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails are easy to reach within the shawangunk mountains. Shows all vineyards and wineries that are members of the wine trail. Shawangunk ridge trail srt closed pennsylvania alltrails. Shawangunk multiple use area has 204 trails in the vicinity, including 175 hiking trails, 170 for walking and 202 for other activities. Shawangunk area trails for running and cycling localraces. 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. Explore the trails in the northern shawangunk mountains with awardwinning trail conference maps made by the people who build the trails. Map of the shawangunk wine trail on the hudson river in new york. Shawangunk nature preserve deep ecology learning center. 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.
Maps of the preserve are available at no cost to members and visitors at our visitor center and at all trailheads. They are also available as a free app map on your phone using the avenza maps app, so be sure to download it. Its carriage roads and trails offered visitors the chance to enjoy and appreciate nature, setting the. The revised 11th edition of our shawangunk trails map set is now available in print and digital formats. Get directions, maps, and traffic for shawangunk, ny.
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. 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. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Our shawangunk trails map is a three map set featuring trails in the northern shawangunks region of new york, and our latest edition now includes junctiontojunction trail mileage numbers directly on the maps. Shawangunk wine trail map shawangunk new york mappery. Red trail and shawangunk ridge trail loop new york alltrails. Shawangunk ridge trail srt maps trail conference nynjtc. 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. Historic sites and architecture mingle with modern shops and activities. 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.
Mountain bike trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. The northern half of the the shawangunk ridge trail is shown on the shawangunks map set. Shawangunk ridge state forest best hikes trail conference. History the preserve was founded in 1974 when tim and peg spencer behrendt bought 3. The shawangunk ridge trail runs from high point state park in new jersey to sams point preserve, the hike may be broken into sections. In that role, his first project was the production of their highly successful catskill trails map set 1978. 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 preserve is a 516 acre deep ecology learning center and preserve located in the adirondack foothills of central new york. 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 map, updated in 2016, shows the shawangunk ridge trail in its entirety between high point state park and mohonk preserve in orange, sullivan, and ulster counties, ny. Shawangunk grasslands national wildlife refuge is a crosscountry skiing, hiking, snowshoeing adventure located in or near wallkill, ny. Edit this map shawangunk wine trail map near shawangunk, new york.
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. Shawangunk trails new yorknew jersey trail conference on. 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. 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. 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. Towns and villages along the trail are a blend of the past and present. Bashakill is a 10 mile loop trail located near wurtsboro, new york that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen. Neil and the ny njtc were then approached by the mohonk preserve and asked to help create a shawangunk map set. The shawangunk ridge, a 500 foot tall, prominent cliff that rises from the hudson valley, west of new paltz, is comprised of extremely hard. 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. Shawangunk mountains scenic byway its beautiful here.
These free maps of the shawangunk ridge trail are provided by the. Minnewaska state park trail map pdf highlights of minnewaska state park preserve. Hiking and biking maps shawangunk mountains scenic byway. O primitive campsite multiple use trail 100ft contour 20ft contour includes. Created in cooperation with local and national land management agencies and preservation organizations, national geographics trails illustrated map of shawangunk mountains is a comprehensive. The shawangunk ridge runs atop through wurtsboro ridge state forest. Shawangunk grasslands national wildlife refuge was established to support grasslanddependent migratory birds and wintering raptors.
Running trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Minnewaska state park preserve new york state parks. The 1411acre shawangunk ridge state forest features hiking, camping. This section is an out and back hike from route 52 outside of ellenville near the sams point preserve. 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.
A 520 acre, forever wild, nonprofit, deep ecology learning and cultural center in the adirondack foothills of central ny. 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. 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. 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, ny new yorknew jersey trail. G3 how to get here located in the southeast corner of the state, in southern ulster and northern orange. Now in its sixth edition, these maps have become essential for anyone inter. 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.
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. 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. Old edition 105 shawangunk north 2016 trail conference. Shawangunk ridge state forest the views of the surrounding valley from the several hiking trails. I authorize the town of shawangunk staff to take photographs of my child to be used for the. 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. 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.
Wurtsboro ridge state forest best hikes trail conference. They are also available as a free app map on your phone using the avenza maps app, so be sure to download it here. 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. This detailed map, updated in 2016, shows the shawangunk ridge trail in its. Minnewaska state park preserve, mohonk preserve, mohonk mountain house. This detailed topographic map, updated in 2016, features. Red trail and shawangunk ridge trail loop new york. Nov 28, 20 shawangunk trails new yorknew jersey trail conference on.
Old edition 104 shawangunk south 2016 trail conference. A trail description of the southern half of the the shawangunk ridge trail can be found in the long path guide. This three map set features more than 200 miles of maintained trails and carriage roads in minnewaska state. Created in cooperation with local and national land management agencies and preservation organizations, national geographics trails illustrated map of shawangunk mountains is a comprehensive guide to the regions recreational opportunities. G2 shawangunk mountain scenic byway access map shawangunk mountain scenic byway other state scenic byways. Oct 22, 2007 map of the shawangunk wine trail on the hudson river in new york. From southwest of kingston to port jervis, a chain of state parks, preserves and state forests, preserve most of. The longest trail in shawangunk multiple use area is blue trail a. Pdf icon srt map 4 minnewaska to mohonk preserve pdf format. Minnewaska state park trail map new york state parks. Click on the trail links below for detailed trail info. Hiking trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. 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. All along the trails and cliff edges of minnewaska, visitors may encounter a globally rare forest of pitch pines.
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