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41.59, -74.42 · rel 3934864
41.59, -74.42 · rel 3934864
Shawangunk Ridge Trail
107,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
New York · 41.59°N ·
74.42°W
107,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
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
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02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× viewpoint
1× Water
6× ruins
2× monument
3× summit
1× Attraction
High Point Monument
viewpoint ·
on the route
106,7 km
99%
Rail-Trail Spring
Water ·
on the route
107,8 km
100%
Bridge Abutments
ruins ·
on the route
107,8 km
100%
Jack Hennessey Memorial
monument ·
on the route
107,8 km
100%
D&H Canal Snubbing Post
monument ·
on the route
107,8 km
100%
Sam's Point Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
107,8 km
100%
Gobbler's Knob Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
107,8 km
100%
High Point
summit ·
31 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Anthill Overlook
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Swimming Hole
Attraction ·
40 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Compass Rock
viewpoint ·
43 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Lead Smelter
ruins ·
43 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Murray Hill
summit ·
47 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Ouback Slab
viewpoint ·
48 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Million Dollar View
viewpoint ·
52 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Washington Mine Adit
ruins ·
62 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Berrypicker Shack
ruins ·
76 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Empire Mine Collapsed Adit
ruins ·
77 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Whale's Head
summit ·
132 m off route
107,8 km
100%
Washington Mine Adit
ruins ·
146 m off route
107,8 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 107.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shawangunk Ridge Trail takes approximately 26h 50min to complete.
No, Shawangunk Ridge Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shawangunk Ridge Trail starts near coordinates 41.3186, -74.6635.
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.