Waldenwallkill rail trail new york trails traillink. Shawangunk ny land purchased for town park and trails. Sections of the long path and shawangunk ridge trail, including recent major relocations of both trails. Shawangunk ridge trails is a forum to share experiences in the shawangunk mountains, ranging from high point state park in nj all the way to rosendale, ny. Old edition 105 shawangunk north 2016 trail conference. Shawangunk ridge trails is a forum to share experiences in the shawangunk mountains, ranging from high point state park in. This detailed topographic map, updated in 2016, features.
Coaligned sections of the long path are also shown. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Shawangunk ridge trail srt maps trail conference nynjtc. Shawangunk, walden, and wallkill rail trail, waldenwallkill rail trail. Best trails in shawangunk ridge state forest new york. This is a lesser traveled section of the shawangunk ridge, but it offers some pretty interesting viewpoints and geographic features. Nov 28, 20 the new yorknew jersey trail conference is a nonprofit organization that partners with parks and mobilizes thousands of hardworking volunteers who create, maintain, and protect approximately 1,800 miles of public trails in the new yorknew jersey metropolitan region. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Map of the shawangunk wine trail on the hudson river in new york. Red trail and shawangunk ridge trail loop new york. This 88mile byway runs through the shawangunk mountains.
Sep 17, 2016 welcome to the shawangunk ridge trail. Hiking trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. 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. Shawangunk ridge trail, ny new yorknew jersey trail. It generally follows the spectacular shawangunk ridge north, occasionally using abandoned roads and rail beds.
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. 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. Be sure to download our other maps covering trails and parks throughout the. Penny dr and railroad ave to wallkill river rd near birch rd. Mostly gravel dirt, a few miles of pavement in the south. Shawangunk grasslands national wildlife refuge, established in 1999, is located in the hudson valley in ulster county, new york. This detailed map, updated in 2016, shows the shawangunk ridge trail in its. 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. 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 trail conference is pleased to offer hikers free maps of the shawangunk ridge trail via download to your computer or mobile device. Shawangunk ridge trail running trail, new paltz, new york. Shawangunk, walden, and wallkill rail trail, waldenwallkill. The shawangunk ridge trail srt passes through wurtsboro ridge state forest for 5 miles.
All nonessential workers are directed to work from home, and everyone is required to wear a face covering and maintain a 6foot distance from others in public. 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. Bashakill is a 10 mile loop trail located near wurtsboro, new york that features a lake and is only recommended for very. After crossing route 211 and going over gobblers knob, the trail descends to the basha kill wildlife management area. 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. Shows all vineyards and wineries that are members of the wine trail.
The longest trail in shawangunk multiple use area is blue trail a wellknown trail measuring 11. Join traillink a nonprofit to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more. Created in cooperation with local and national land management agencies and preservation organizations, national geographics trails illustrated map of shawangunk mountains is a comprehensive. Its carriage roads and trails offered visitors the chance to enjoy and appreciate nature, setting the stage for its current incarnation as new yorks largest state park preserve at 22,000 acres. Minnewaska state park preserve, mohonk preserve, mohonk mountain house. 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. More than 110 miles of marked trails in mohonk preserve, minnewaska state park preserve, and mohonk mountain house lands in ulster county, ny a section of the shawangunk ridge trail and wallkill valley rail trail recent trail additions and changes, including new trails 20. Our must see recommendations are witchs hole falls and the outcroppings overlooking louis ravine, which offer spectacular views of the surrounding area and shawangunk ridge. Mountain bike trails near shawangunk mountains and new paltz. 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. The shawangunk wine trail, which resides in the hudson valley wine country, runs for 80 miles from orange to ulster county. If you are interested in the catskills this hike is worth it for this spot alone. This section is an out and back hike from route 52 outside of ellenville near the sams point preserve.
The rivertoridge trail marks another milestone in the long legacy of the shawangunk ridge carriage roads and trails that have provided pathways to nature for over a century. Old edition 104 shawangunk south 2016 trail conference. 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. They are also available as a free app map on your phone using the avenza maps app, so be sure to download it. The longest trail in shawangunk multiple use area is blue trail a. Shawangunk grasslands national wildlife refuge is a crosscountry skiing, hiking, snowshoeing adventure located in or near wallkill, ny. From wallkill valley rail trail, kingston, ulster county to shawangunk, walden, and wallkill rail trail, walden, orange county, new york not gravel roads, but quite nice on a gravel bike.
The shawangunk ridge runs atop it through wurtsboro ridge state forest, roosa gap state forest, and shawangunk ridge state forest. At rei, we encourage you to get outside responsibly. They are also available as a free app map on your phone using the avenza maps app, so be sure to download it here. Our shawangunk trails map shows trails in the northern shawangunks region of new york. 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. The all trails list includes over 400 different trails and may load slowly on your computer. The shawangunk preserve is a 516 acre deep ecology learning center and preserve located in the adirondack foothills of central new york. Available in both ebook and soft cover edition, this book is a trail guide for new paltz, minnewaska, mohonk and the gunks, this trail guide is designed to be used by beginners as well. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Shawangunk trails new yorknew jersey trail conference on. Many of the trails, whilst clearly visible, arent marked, so we encourage you to download the trail map below to help familiarize yourselves with the trails. Red trail and shawangunk ridge trail loop new york alltrails.
Shawangunk ridge trail hiking trail, new paltz, new york. The shawangunk ridge trail heads north approximately 40 miles, to sams point preserve in new york from the appalachian trail at high point state park in new jersey. Shawangunk grasslands national wildlife refuge was established to support grasslanddependent migratory birds and wintering raptors. Access is provided via interstate 84, 87 and 17 future i86 with thruway exits 1618 all good points to enter.
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. The property, owned by the youngs family, is located along route 52 in the walker valley section of the town. More than 60 miles of marked trails in minnewaska state park preserve, including the sams point area, in ulster county, ny sections of the long path and shawangunk ridge trail recent trail additions and changes, including new trails 20foot elevation contours park land. Public hunting is permitted on 154 acres for deer using archery equipment only. 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. Shawangunk nature preserve deep ecology learning center. This section is where you begin to climb the ridge when traveling south to north. Bashakill is a 10 mile loop trail located near wurtsboro, new york that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced outdoorsmen. Minnewaska state park preserve, mohonk preserve, mohonk mountain house new yorknew jersey trail conference on. Enlarged largescale map of complex trail network in the area of mohonk mountain house. Your ultimate guide to the shawangunk wine trail from nyc. The next 10 miles along the ridge top are among the most spectacular in new york state with open views of the catskills looming in the distance, and views all the way back to high point, new jersey. 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. Edit this map shawangunk wine trail map near shawangunk, new york.
Shawangunk mountains scenic byway high falls, ny 12440. It is our hope that like the carriage roads, the trail will continue to serve the community for generations to come. Available on waterproof tyvek or as an app map for your phone. Panther rock,which gives sweeping views of all the catskill 35ers. Wurtsboro ridge in an ongoing effort that began in 1984, over 9,000 acres of the southern shawangunks, connecting the shawangunk ridge, roosa gap and wurtsboro ridge state forest, have been. Wurtsboro ridge state forest best hikes trail conference. 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 creek. Shawangunk multiple use area has 204 trails in the vicinity, including 175 hiking trails, 170 for walking and 202 for other activities. Shawangunk ridge panther rocks, jacobs ladder, napanoch point. The original new paltz area trail guide, a rock with a view contains 24 of the most scenic excursions in new paltz, gardiner and the shawangunk mountain range. 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.
Rock climbing on the shawangunk mountains began in 1935, when fritz wiessner established the old route, the first rockclimbing route on the ridge on. Over the decades as climbers have blazed new trails and mapped and quantified over 1,200 ascent routes, battles have raged over access, style and control. From southwest of kingston to port jervis, a chain of state parks, preserves and state forests, preserve most of. The shawangunk trails map by the new yorknew jersey trail conference is a threemap. The shawangunk ridge trail runs from high point state park in new jersey to sams point preserve, the hike may be broken into sections. 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 town of shawangunk, in partnership with the trust for public land, announced today the purchase of 83.
Shawangunk, walden, and wallkill rail trail, walden. Oct 22, 2007 map of the shawangunk wine trail on the hudson river in new york. 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. The purchase of the 4,600acre property,which includes over miles of trails, was part of an ongoing conservation program atop the shawangunk ridge. 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. 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. 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 area trails for running and cycling localraces. Its pure countryside, and i settled back into my plush leather seat admiring the idyllic scenery. Shawangunk wine trail map shawangunk new york mappery. Get directions, maps, and traffic for shawangunk, ny. It does have a few good views, but a local airport in the valley below has a lot of singleengine plan traffic, so on a nice day there is a frequent buzzing of lowflying planes.
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