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The Shawangunk Mountains (aka Gunks) is a ridge with many trails. It is comprised of three main hiking areas: Minnewaska State Park Preserve (which includes Sam’s Point Area), Mohonk Mountain House, and the Mohonk Preserve. This guide is divided into these three areas and the connected trails in these parks. The corresponding sections of the book give detailed descriptions of the trail routes and are listed alphabetically by name of the trail or destination.
Map, compass, GPS system, and extra batteries.
Waterproof / windproof jacket, hat, gloves, thermal undergarments (pack extra), wool socks (pack extra), goggles and face mask – Winter.
Headlamp, flashlight, lanterns, and extra batteries.
Use a pre-made kit or build your own.
Whistle, signal mirror, duct tape, pocket knife/multi-tool, etc., and bright colored cloth.
Matches in waterproof container, lighter, and firestarters.
Choose high protein and high-calorie items, pack extra food, and in the winter break food into small pieces and pack in the center of the pack to avoid freezing.
Pack at least 2 liters per person, water filtration or purifying system, and in the winter insulate your hydro-tubing or pack water in the center of the pack to avoid freezing.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, bug repellent, and bug net.
Tent, space blanket, and tarp.
An expansive map of the region and offers various charts of hikes by name and mileage – for purchase.
Mohonk Mountain House, Roosa Gap State Forest, Shawangunk Ridge State Forest, and Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest – for purchase.
Mohonk Mountain House and Mohonk Preserve – for purchase.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Sam’s Point Area – for purchase.
Click here to download the PDF map.
Color topographical map for purchase at visitor centers and gatehouses.
Click here to download the PDF map.
Click here to choose specific PDF maps to download.
Topographical hardcopy for purchase at the Nature Shop in the Visitor Center.
Click here to download the PDF map.
Steffen T. Kraehmer is a national author, regional photographer, Adirondack 46-er, Catskill Mountain 3500 Club Member, and Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Trail Ambassador.
He has five published books including Exploring the Hudson Valley: 100 Great Places Just North of New York City as well as a Hudson Valley photographic expose CD with over 120 photographs of awe-inspiring scenery combined with information about the local cities and towns, lighthouses, historic home, fire towers, and trailed summits.
Steffen Kraehmer has extensive experience in outdoor recreation event planning and not-for-profit administration and has provided over 100 events in the Northeast.
He continues to hike, bike and kayak in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania with family and friends, and is “never far from a scenic overlook and a mountain view”.
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