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Western Ridge Trail

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 3.0 (4)
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  2. NY
  3. …Lower Hudson Valley
  4. Washingtonville
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“A trail that climbs up the western ridge of Schunnemunk from Clove Road. ”

Karl W
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3.9

Miles

6.3

KM

Point to Point

1,591' 485 m

High

466' 142 m

Low

1,231' 375 m

Up

106' 32 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

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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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Land Manager: NY State Parks

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  3.0 from 4 votes

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in Washingtonville

#27140

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#1

in Washingtonville

#790

in New York

#27,140

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Western Ridge Trail traverses rocky ridgeline to great views of the Lower Hudson Valley.
Apr 26, 2017 near Mountai…, NY
Schunnemunk Ridge comes alive after the snow melts and spring brings sunshine.
Apr 26, 2017 near Mountai…, NY

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Apr 11, 2021
Clara Yan
The scramble at the end is insane.
Oct 21, 2017
Vinny Iaropoli
That scramble at the end of the Western Ridge Trail is no joke! 13.5mi — 6h 00m
Aug 27, 2017
Kathy S.
Awesome hike up along the Western Ridge. Great Views. Beginning of trail not so bad uphill but the end is a scramble up rock scree and a rock face. 4.2mi — 5h 00m

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