Climb in the Gunks: The Shawangunk Ridge, aka the Gunks, is a collection of quartz conglomerate cliffs inside the Mohonk Preserve ($20 entry fee) in the Catskills Mountains that offer some of the best trad climbing in the country, with hundreds of high-quality routes. September and October, thanks to the cooler weather, is great climbing season and Shawangunks are ablaze with color.
The family-owned farm for several generations is located in the heart of the town overlooking scenic Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains. They are open to the public from early September through October. Open Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Friday to Sunday)