Shawangunk Ridge State Forest
Park Overview:
The state forest includes sections of both the Shawangunk Ridge Trail and the Long Path
Park Description:
Shawangunk Ridge State Forest
The views of the surrounding valley from the several hiking trails at Shawangunk Ridge State Forest are spectacular.
Trails Overview:
A 1.8-mile section of the co-aligned Shawangunk Ridge Trail and the Long Path passes through Shawangunk Ridge State Forest. To the south the trail continues on into Roosa Gap State Forest. To the north the trail continues onto private land and eventually onto Minnewaska State Park to the north of Route 52.
Old Mountain Road (1.8 miles) extends from NYS Route 52 in the west to Mountain Road in the east—connecting to both the Long Path and the Old Plank Road Trail (1 mile). Woods roads are also open to mountain biking, cross-county skiing and horseback riding.
Park Acreage:
1411.00 acresMunicipality:
Town of Mamakating (Sullivan County), Town of WawarsingThe state forest includes sections of both the Shawangunk Ridge Trail and the Long Path
Shawangunk Ridge State Forest
The views of the surrounding valley from the several hiking trails at Shawangunk Ridge State Forest are spectacular.