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41.60, -74.42 · rel 3934864
41.60, -74.42 · rel 3934864
Shawangunk Ridge Trail
106,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
New York · 41.60°N ·
74.42°W
106,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
7
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
7× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
6× ruins
3× monument
7× viewpoint
1× Attraction
2× summit
Rail-Trail Spring
Water ·
on the route
106,6 km
100%
Bridge Abutments
ruins ·
on the route
106,6 km
100%
Jack Hennessey Memorial
monument ·
on the route
106,6 km
100%
D&H Canal Snubbing Post
monument ·
on the route
106,6 km
100%
Sam's Point Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
106,6 km
100%
Gobbler's Knob Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
106,6 km
100%
Anthill Overlook
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Swimming Hole
Attraction ·
40 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Lead Smelter
ruins ·
43 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Compass Rock
viewpoint ·
43 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Murray Hill
summit ·
47 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Ouback Slab
viewpoint ·
48 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Million Dollar View
viewpoint ·
52 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Washington Mine Adit
ruins ·
62 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Berrypicker Shack
ruins ·
76 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Empire Mine Collapsed Adit
ruins ·
77 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Whale's Head
summit ·
132 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Washington Mine Adit
ruins ·
146 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Copes Lookout
viewpoint ·
244 m off route
106,6 km
100%
Mohonk Preserve Monument
monument ·
245 m off route
106,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Shawangunk Ridge Trail is 106.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shawangunk Ridge Trail takes approximately 26h 31min to complete.
No, Shawangunk Ridge Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shawangunk Ridge Trail starts near coordinates 41.3237, -74.6594.
Shawangunk Ridge Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Shawangunk Ridge Trail is maintained and managed by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.