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Located around 85 miles from the bustling city of New York, the wild and green landscapes of the Gunks is one of the premier spots for rock climbing in the entire country. The quartz conglomerate rock is solid and features many vertical cracks ideal for multi-pitch climbing, and is also great for easy and moderate trad climbs. The Gunks offer cliff routes for everyone.

Wild scenery

The mountain ridge spreads throughout the New York counties of Ulster Country, Sullivan County and Orange County. Enormous quartz cliffs rise above the dense lush forest that carpet the hills. Panoramic views spread out across the vast green wilderness that gives you an ideal sense of solitude among the mountains. Climbing here offers rewarding sights.

Range of climbs

The Gunks of New York provide a healthy range of climbing opportunities for all types of rock climbers. With the largest chunk of climbs being intermediate, the Gunks are perfect for those with some previous climbing experience. Yet the New York state wilderness, with its rugged cliffs also hosts a collection of climbs suitable for beginners and experts.

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The Shawangunk Ridge, commonly known as the Gunks, is the easternmost ridge of the Appalachian Mountains in the state of New York, US. It spans from the north of New Jersey all the way to the Catskill Mountains. Sparsely populated, the area is crowded with mountain peaks blanketed in oak forest, with large chunks of the Gunks protected within park reserves.

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What’s the weather like?

Close to the region receives a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters.

Language

English.

Currency

US dollar.

Country code

+1.

Best time to visit

Visit during the months between April and November for ideal rock climbing conditions.

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Good to Know

What’s the weather like?

Language

Currency

Country code

Best time to visit

What People are Saying

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