Near Jessup Trail
View of Storm King
Near Jessup Trail
The highest ridge in Schunnemunk Mountain State Park provides multiple breathtaking views, this one features Stormking Mountain in the distance highlighted by sunshine
Near Jessup Trail
One of the countless glacial erratics found spotting Jessup Trail in Schunnemunk State Park, NY
Near Jessup Trail
Standing on a megalith off the aptly named "Megalith Trail", here's a morning view of the ridges overlooking Washingtonville, NU
Near Jessup Trail
Cairns mark the ridgeline atop Jessup Trail in Schunnemunk State Park.

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Jessup Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A long trail cutting through the middle of Schunnemunk mountain.
7.3
mi
Distance
1,589
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.27mi
Distance
1,589ft
Elevation Gain
1,116ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,680ft
High Point
432ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This yellow-blazed trail starts at the Schunnemunck Trailhead parking area and runs along the Sweet Clover Trail for a short distance before turning west into the forest. You'll head through the forest for a bit before crossing the active rail road tracks. After the tracks, the trail quickly ascends Schunnemunck Mountain via a gully. It then goes over the broad north-south summit before slowly descending to the south.

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