Shawangunk Ridge State Forest/Roosa Gap State Forest Hike
December 7 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 9 AM
Shawangunk Ridge State Forest/Roosa Gap State Forest Hike
Distance 6.85 miles
1200 ft Ascent
Moderate Terrain and Pace. Qualifying
This hike in the Shawangunks is a well-kept secret by local rock climbers. We’ll start by ascending through the forest until we reach the ridge where we’ll find a large cave with climbing safety devices hanging from the rock face. We’ll then walk immediately below the ridge and underneath rock overhangs. We’ll then ascend to the ridge and walk atop a large slab with fantastic views North. We then descend a few hundred feet and climb back up into Gap State Forest. Upon reaching some viewpoints along the ridge we’ll return to the slab and descend via an alternate route. Sturdy footwear, clothing layers and a couple liters of liquids are needed for this hike. Traction devices are required as we will be walking on rock slabs which have had ice previous winters.
Leader: Lewis Ports at (646)339-1316 or ports.lewis@gmail.com. Please sign up by 12/05/24.
