Near Shawangunk Ridge Trail: Roosa Gap Section
Near Shawangunk Ridge Trail: Roosa Gap Section
Near Shawangunk Ridge Trail: Roosa Gap Section
Near Shawangunk Ridge Trail: Roosa Gap Section
Near Shawangunk Ridge Trail: Roosa Gap Section

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Shawangunk Ridge Trail: Roosa Gap Section

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3.4
mi
Distance
791
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.36mi
Distance
791ft
Elevation Gain
473ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,712ft
High Point
1,312ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Roosa Gap State Forest only has one trail passing through it. The trail, Shawangunk Ridge Trail, follows a ridge until it reaches the border with Shawangunk Ridge State Forest. There is only one access point to the trail from the south. Other than that, you can enter Roosa Gap thru-hiking north from Wurtsboro State Forest, which borders Roosa Gap in the south. The Roosa Gap section does not have many views, but it does give access to a fire tower that is accessable to the public.

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