Near Western Ridge Trail
Schunnemunk Ridge comes alive after the snow melts and spring brings sunshine.
Near Western Ridge Trail
Western Ridge Trail traverses rocky ridgeline to great views of the Lower Hudson Valley.

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Western Ridge Trail

3.0 (4 Ratings)
A trail that climbs up the western ridge of Schunnemunk from Clove Road.
4
mi
Distance
1,511
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
3.95mi
Distance
1,511ft
Elevation Gain
303ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,603ft
High Point
396ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This orange-blazed trail starts from a parking area on Clove Rd/27 and quickly climbs the western ridge of Schunnemunk Mountain on a large switchback trail. The trail then runs along the ridge offering some lovely views of the mountain and to the west. Finally, the trail terminates at the yellow-blazed Jessup Trail.

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