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United States US-44 • NY-55 Difficulty: 7/10

Shawangunk Ridge & Minnewaska Pass

Ascends the white quartz cliffs of the Shawangunk Ridge ('The Gunks'). Famous for its hairpin turn right beneath overhanging rock-climber crags, panoramic lookouts over the Wallkill Valley, and winding runs past Lake Minnewaska.

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Distance
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km total run
Turns
Turns
62
3.8 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
1,620 ft
Minnewaska Crest
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 7/10
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Start: New Paltz, NY End: Kerhonkson, NY
Elevation Profile 240 – 1,620 ft
SUMMIT 1,620 FT
Minnewaska Crest
Apex Density Index 3.8 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Ronnie's Cycle Sales ~64 mi
Pittsfield, United States • +1-413-443-0638
Berkshires & Mohawk Trail Hub | Multi-Brand Master Service | Tire Center
Brands: Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM
Motorcycle Mall ~67 mi
Belleville, United States • +1-973-751-4545
Northeast Mega-Dealership | High-Volume Tire Center | Multi-Brand Diagnostics
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Ducati
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Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill & Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct ~49 mi
Barryville, NY

The essential motorcyclist oasis along the Upper Delaware River Byway. Perched right on the water near John Roebling’s historic 1848 Delaware Aqueduct suspension bridge. A lively, scenic riverside roadhouse alive with classic rock, barbecue smoke, and lines of gleaming bikes.

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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point New Paltz, NY 41.7476, -74.0868
Summit / High Point Minnewaska Crest 1,620 FT Summit
End Destination Kerhonkson, NY 41.7762, -74.2985
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Shawangunk Ridge & Minnewaska Pass?

Shawangunk Ridge & Minnewaska Pass spans 16.5 miles and packs approximately 62 curves (3.8 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 240 ft - 1,620 ft (Minnewaska Crest) and technical rating 7/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at New Paltz, NY (Latitude 41.7476, Longitude -74.0868) and finishes at Kerhonkson, NY (Latitude 41.7762, Longitude -74.2985).

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