Directions: Numerous trailheads--go to website for
directions to each.
Trail Information: Not a Trail or a race, but definitely a
challenge. Year one is in the books, but Tom and Marc, the two trailheads
that put together this challenge in 2011, plan to bring it back in a shortened
snow form this winter and again in 2012. Twelve trail loops in 6 months in
your chosen order; plus a Monthly Challenge trail. Takes those up to the
Challenge to all corners of Sam's Point Preserve, Minnewaska State Park
Preserve, Mohonk Preserve and Mohonk Mountain House on carriage roads and plenty
of grueling rocks roots and single track, including rock scrambles and a ladder
climb through a rock crevice. Loops range from 5.5 to 19 miles. Go to
http://www.gunkstrailschallenge.com/ and log in to find a challenge and
enjoy the GUNKS (Shawangunk Ridge).
Miscellaneous Information:
http://www.gunkstrailschallenge.com/
Paul Muessig