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The Shawangunk Ridge / ˈ ʃ ɑː w ə ŋ ɡ ʌ ŋ k /, also known as the Shawangunk Mountains or The Gunks, is a ridge of bedrock in Ulster County, Sullivan County and Orange County in the state of New York, extending from the northernmost point of the border with New Jersey to the Catskills.
- 2,289 ft (698 m)
- High Point
- 47 mi (76 km) north–south
- Silurian (440 to 417 (±10) million years ago)
The 1,411-acre Shawangunk Ridge State Forest includes a section of the 71-mile Shawangunk Ridge Trail and 356-mile Long Path that give spectacular views of the surrounding valley, as well as numerous unmarked multiple use trails which are open to non-motorized recreation. Featured Activities. Hiking. Primitive Camping. Freshwater Fishing. Hunting.
Mohonk Preserve protects the northern Shawangunk Ridge and inspires people to care for, enjoy and explore the natural world. Choose Your Adventure. Hike on 70 miles of carriage roads and trails. Bike on our historic carriage roads. Climb the world-famous Gunks cliffs. Horseback Ride from our Spring Farm Trailhead.
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About The Shawangunk Ridge. View PDF Map. The Shawangunk Ridge, also known as the Shawangunk Mountains or The Gunks, is a ridge of bedrock in Ulster County, Sullivan County and Orange County in the state of New York, extending from the northernmost point of New Jersey to the Catskill Mountains.
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. 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. Pronounced shuh-WAN-gunk, or SHON-gum by ...
A premier recreational centerpiece. The Shawangunk Ridge stretches for 50 miles from Kingston, NY, to the New Jersey border. Over the last 25 years, we have protected over 32,000 acres of land on and around the Ridge. Saving the Shawangunks Story Map. A Story of the Effort to Protect the Shawangunk Ridge. Check Out the Story Map.
Head out on this 9.1-mile point-to-point trail near Bloomingburg, New York. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
