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The Gunks
An hour and a half north of New York City lies one of the nation’s premier rock climbing epicenters and a location of the EMS Climbing School. The Shawangunks or the ‘Gunks’ is nestled into the quiet little village of New Paltz, New York, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. The cliffs are located within the Historic Mohonk Preserve where you can also bike, run, or take a leisurely horse drawn carriage ride along the miles of gently rolling carriage roads. When you’re not enjoying the incredible rock or ice climbing options or if the rest of the family is coming along, there is a multitude of outdoor activities abound. Beautiful hikes, great fishing, and quiet canoe rides are just some of the options. In the evenings and on rest days explore the town! You can find a wide variety of shops, antiques and dine in the many of the fine restaurants within the villages of Stoneridge, High Falls, and Rosendale.
Overnight options may include the lovely Mohonk Mountain House, The Hudson Valley Resort or at one of the regions many motels (Super 8, Econo Lodge).
Check our Rock Climbing course schedule and dates for New Paltz
Check our Winter course schedule and dates for New Paltz
For those without transportation, there is daily bus service from NYC right to new Paltz via Adirondack Trailways, call 800-858-8555
| Where to stay |
How to get here |
Public Transportation |
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| Hotels/Resorts |
Phone # |
Distance from EMS |
Price-range |
Pets |
| Mohonk Mountain House |
800-772-6646 |
2 miles |
$307-617 dbl/night |
no |
| Hudson Valley Resort |
845-626-8888 |
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$79-199 dbl/night |
no |
| Motels |
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| Rodeway Inn and Suites |
845-883-7373 |
8 miles |
$59-$189 |
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| Super 8 |
845-255-8865 |
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$52-72,
hi-speed internet |
no |
| Econo Lodge |
845-255-6200 |
8 miles |
$67-73 dbl/night |
no |
| Bed & Breakfasts/Inns |
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| Minnewaska Lodge |
845-255-1110 |
400 yds |
Right next door with discounts for climbers |
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| Mountain Meadows B&B |
845-255-6144 |
4 miles |
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| Bakers B&B |
845-687-9795 |
15 min |
$75-120 dbl/night |
no |
| Schoonmakers B&B |
845-687-7946 |
15 min |
$75-120 dbl/night |
no |
| Campgrounds |
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| CreekView Campsites |
845-658-9142 |
12 miles |
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| New Paltz Hostel |
845-255-6676 |
7 miles |
$20 |
yes |
Multiple use area
Route 299 |
NO Facilities |
.5 miles |
Free, NO Facilities |
yes |
| Jellystone Park |
845-255-5193 |
5 miles |
$45-$50 |
yes |
| From the New York City area |
| From New York City and south, head north on the NY State Thruway to exit 18 "New Paltz". After the toll booth go left on rte. 299 West. Follow 299 West through the village about 8 miles until it ends at the intersection of rte.'s 44/55. At the stop sign go straight into the parking lot for Bistro Mountain Store and EMS. |
| From Up State New York |
| Follow NY State Thruway (I-87) South to exit 18 "New Paltz". After the toll booth go left on rte. 299 West. Follow 299 West through the village about 8 miles until it ends at the intersection of rte.'s 44/55. At the stop sign go straight into the parking lot for Bistro Mountain Store and EMS. |
| From the Boston area |
| From Boston, take the Mass Pike (I-90) to the NY State Thruway (I-87) South to exit 18 "New Paltz". After the toll booth go left on rte. 299 West. Follow 299 West through the village about 8 miles until it ends at the intersection of rte.'s 44/55. At the stop sign go straight into the parking lot for Bistro Mountain Store and EMS. |
| Airports |
Miles from New Paltz |
Travel Time |
Full service |
Phone |
Albany |
80 |
1.25 hrs |
yes |
518-242-2200 |
JFK Intl arpt |
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3 hrs |
yes |
800-247-7433 |
Newburgh |
25 |
30 min |
no |
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La Guardia |
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yes |
800-247-7433 |
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Adirondack Trailways |
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daily, 7:00am |
800-858-8555 |
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845-255-1550 |
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Rent-a-Reck |
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yes |
915-255-5666 |
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