The Gunks (NY)

Quartz conglomerate cliffs 90 minutes from NYC — cerebral trad climbing.

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Region: New York, USA
Country: Worldwide
Biome: Shawangunk conglomerate (300 m)
Best season: April – November
Difficulty: moderate

Known for

Backpacking
Hiking
Climbing

Key takeaways

Biome: Shawangunk conglomerate (300 m)
Best season: April – November
Difficulty: moderate
Top activity: backpacking

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Topic summary

Quartz conglomerate cliffs 90 minutes from NYC — cerebral trad climbing.

Key takeaways

Difficulty: moderate
Best season: April – November

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Shawangunk conglomerate (300 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region

Worldwide

Biome

Shawangunk conglomerate (300 m)

Difficulty

moderate

backpacking

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Popular pursuits at The Gunks (NY)

Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.

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