Scenes and Walks in the Northern Shawanagunks

 

Scenes and Walks in the Northern Shawangunks by Jack Fagan is both a hiking guide and a geologic history of a unique area.

The Gunks are part of a range of the Appalachian Fold Belt that stretches through the East coast of the US and into Canada. What makes this part of the fold unique is the exposed quarts conglomerate - or pretty while cliffs in which you can see the striations of formation and time.

While the Shawangunks are known for rock climbing, they also contain some of the most beautiful hiking in the region. High cliffs and ridges, waterfalls and dwarf pine can been seen. 

This guide begins with the formation of the land, speaks about plants and animals, and concludes with some great trails.

Fagan, Jack. (2006). Scenes and Walks in the Northern Shawangunks. New York: New York - New Jersey Trail Conference.