Climbing in The Gunks, The Gunks - Mountain Project
The Gunks (short for Shawangunks) is one of the premier climbing areas in the country. Located near New Paltz, NY, the Gunks is about 85 miles from the NYC metropolitan area, making it a popular weekend destination.
Shawangunk Mountains: 13 secret places to visit in the Gunks …
May 20, 2016 · The Shawangunk Mountains (folks usually call them "The 'Gunks") are a long ridge west of New Paltz that, mile for mile, has more trails, cliffs, swimming holes and waterfalls than just about any...
The Gunks, New York Climbing Destination Guide
Aug 23, 2022 · The Gunks (short for Shawangunks) is one of America’s premier climbing areas. It’s just minutes from New Paltz, a funky college town of 13,000, and 85 miles from New York City, making it a popular spot on weekends. The rock is solid quartz conglomerate with horizontal, rather than vertical, cracks.
Shawangunk Ridge - Wikipedia
The Shawangunk Ridge / ˈʃɑːwəŋɡʌŋk /, also known as the Shawangunk Mountains or The Gunks, [1] 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 …
Gunks Apps
We provide the Gunks app for iPhone and Android, and digital rock climbing guidebooks for dozens of areas and counting. Each guidebook is written by a local, and includes route details, a tick list, filtering, and GPS navigation.
Mohonk Preserve - Home of the Gunks - Mohonk Preserve
Climb the world-famous Gunks cliffs. Horseback Ride from our Spring Farm Trailhead. Run through forests, fields, and mountains. Ski/Snowshoe on groomed and natural terrain, and more.
The Gunks Climbing Guide for a Great First Trip (2024)
Dec 1, 2022 · The Gunks, abbreviated from Shawanagunks, is one of the United State’s premier climbing areas. It is located outside New Paltz, NY– less than 100 miles from the NYC metro area. The ridgeline of the Shawangunk ridge runs West along the Hudson River and southwest all the way to Virginia.
Climbing at the Gunks: Ultimate Guide
Mar 11, 2024 · The Shawangunk Ridge, or the Gunks, offers a premier climbing experience characterized by its unique quartz conglomerate rock, challenging terrains, and stunning vistas. To navigate this revered climbing destination successfully, climbers must hone a variety of technical skills and strategies.
The Trapps Cliff - Gunks Climbers Coalition
The Trapps is the major cliff of the Gunks. It is nearly three miles long and contains over four hundred documented climbing routes. It is the largest cliff in the area. With two nearby parking lots and a carriage road running beneath its entire length, access is very easy.
Rock Climbing in The Trapps, The Gunks - Mountain Project
The Trapps is the largest and most popular cliff at the Gunks, with many excellent routes at all grades ranging from one to three pitches in height. Almost three miles in length, it is home to many classic climbs of all levels of difficulty, and sports almost 500 routes.