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The Shawangunks or the ‘Gunks’ is nestled just outside the village of New Paltz, New York, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Located an hour and a half north of New York City, it is one of the nation’s premier rock climbing epicenters. The cliffs are located within the Historic Mohonk Preserve. Where in addition to rock climbing, you can also run, bike or hike along the miles of gently rolling carriage roads, and single track trails. When you’re not enjoying the incredible rock, just a short drive north, the Catskill Mountains region offers a wide range of summer and winter activities ice climbing, waterfall hikes, snowshoeing, cross country skiing. You can also find a wide variety of shops, antiques and dine in many of the fine restaurants in and around the towns of New Paltz, Gardiner, Stoneridge, High Falls, and Rosendale.
Directions
EMS does not provide transportation for any of our programs. You will be responsible for arranging your own rides.
3124 Routes 44 & 55
Gardiner, NY 12525
845-255-3280
Nearest EMS retail store
Gardiner, NY (EMS Climbing School)
845-255-3280
technical climbing gear only
Poughkeepsie, NY 845-463-3207
From city center to Gunks
New York, NY- 1 hour 30 minutes; 90 miles
Hartford, CT- 2 hours; 100 miles
Philadelphia, PA- 3 hours; 160 miles
From the New York City area
Head north on the NY State Thruway to exit 18 "New Paltz". After the toll booth go left on route 299 west. Follow 299 west through the village about 8 miles until it ends at the intersection of routes 44/55. At the stop sign go straight into the parking lot for EMS Climbing School.
From Up State New York
Follow NY State Thruway (I-87) South to exit 18 "New Paltz". After the toll booth go left on route 299 west. Follow 299 west through the village about 8 miles until it ends at the intersection of routes 44/55. At the stop sign go straight into the parking lot for EMS Climbing School.
From the Boston area
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 route 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 EMS Climbing School.
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Alternate Transportation from NYC
Urban Sherpa: Scheduled van transportation directly to the Climbing School from NYC. Pick-up locations: Union Square (6:30am), Times Square (6:45am), Paramus EMS (7:30am). For reservations and trip dates go to www.UrbanSherpaTravel.com YOU MUST REGISTER 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE!
Trailways Bus Service: Scheduled bus service from Port Authority (42nd St and 8 Ave) to New Paltz bus station. Take 7am bus from Port Authority to New Paltz. You will need to take a taxi from the bus station in New Paltz to the climbing school. Taxis will be waiting at bus station upon arrival. For rates and cost go to TrailwaysNY.com.
New Paltz Local Taxi: Please call ahead to make reservations. 845-255-1550
Camping
NY State Multi Use Area
On Route 299, 1/2 mile from the intersection of 299 and 44/55 - 1/2 mile from EMS Climbing School - Free Porta Potty - campfires allowed
Creek View Camp
227 Creek Locks Road, Rosendale, NY 12472 - 10 miles from EMS Climbing School - starting at $20 per campsite, $25 for pop ups, $35 for RV's - Bathrooms, Showers, Picnic table, Fire ring, *most recommended for camping - Contact: (845) 658-9142
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
50 Bevier Road, Gardiner, NY 12525 - 7 miles from EMS Climbing School - Starting at $59 per campsite - Water, Electric, Bathrooms, Showers, 2 Swimming pools, 2 Rivers, Activity programs - Contact: (845) 255-5193
Hotels/ Resorts
New Paltz Hostel and Wayside Inn
145 Main Street, New Paltz NY 12561 - 7 miles from EMS Climbing School - $30 shared dorm, $45 private room with shared bath, $70 private room with bath - kitchen, internet, AC - Contact: (845) 255-6676
Econo Lodge
530 Main Street, New Paltx NY, 12561 - 8 miles from EMS Climbing School - $69 starting rate (prices vary by day and time of year - pool - AAA rated - Contact: (845) 255-6200
Rodeway Inn and Suites
660 Route 299, New Paltz NY, 12561 - 9 miles from EMS Climbing School - prices vary by room, day and time of year - Contact: (845) 883-7373
Super 8
7 Tewiliger Lane, New Paltz NY, 12561 - 8 miles - prices vary by room, day and time of year - Contact: (845) 255-8865
Bed & Breakfast
Minnewaska Lodge
3116 Route 44/55, Gardiner NY 12525 - 0 miles (walking distance) from EMS Climbing School - **mention you're climbing witht he EMS Climbing Climbing School for discount and room upgrade if available - Contact: (845) 255-1110
Hungry Ghost Guest House
New Paltz, NY 12525 - 9 miles from EMS Climbing School - $115- $160 per night - internet, hut tub, close to trails - all Vegan with raw food options - Contact: (845) 255-1702
Mountain Meadows
542 Albany Post Road, New Paltz NY - 4 miles from EMS Climbing Schoool - pool, hot tub, great wiew, rec room, ac, smoke free, kitchen, full breakfast - Contact: (845) 255-6144
Lefevre House
14 South Avenue, New Paltz NY, 12561 - 6 miles from EMS Climbing School - walking distance to downtouwn New Paltz and resturaunts - honored in the 2006 worlds best hotels, resorts and spas - Contact: (845) 255-4747
Local Restaurants
Moutain Brauhaus
Our neighbor and locals favorite place to eat! Closed Monday and Tuesday. Contact: (845) 255-9766
Gilided Otter
Main Street New Paltz. Local micro brewed beer. Contact: (845) 256-1700
Bacchus
Great place to eat and hang out after a day of climbing! Contact: (845) 255-8636
Hokkaido
Japanese food and shushi. Contact: (845)256-0621
Rino's Pizza
They make really good pizza!! Contact: (845) 255-8600
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