About This Route
The Shawangunks, or The Gunks, in New York’s Minnewaska State Park Preserve, directly adjoin Appalachian Trail at Sam’s Point; classic trad heaven with routes like High Exposure (5.6) to Modern Times (5.11+). Trapps and Nears walls accessed via carriage roads from AT parking.
Safety Considerations
Overhanging quartz conglomerate sheds holds; rack doubles. Winter ice possible; check ADK reports. Trapeze swing hazards on classics; communicate belay commands. Crowds; reserve parking via reserveamerica.com.
Essential Gear
Petzl Sirocco helmet, Edelrid Swift rope, large nuts/hexes (BD), slings galore. FiveTen Anasazi shoes for edges.
Emergency Tips
NYS Rangers (845-256-4470); helipad at Trapps. Satellite SOS if remote.