The Gunks (Trapps) in New Paltz, New York is a well-known bouldering destination, set within the Mohonk Preserve and closely tied to the area’s long climbing history. Although the Trapps are most famous for roped routes, gunks bouldering has developed alongside them, with many established problems located directly along or just off the historic carriage roads.

Located just a couple of hours’ drive from New York City, the Trapps offer a chance to enjoy nature outside of the city while staying close to well-traveled paths. Nearby New Paltz adds to the experience with a welcoming small-town feel, a variety of local shops, and a strong food scene, making it easy to relax, explore, and refuel after a day of New York bouldering and gunks climbing.

Many of the boulders are closed during peregrine breeding season, usually starting in February.  Make sure to check the Mohonk Preserve website (https://www.mohonkpreserve.org) for the status.

Cell phone service is available along most of the carriage road. There is no signal in the West Trapps parking lot, but you should be able to use this guide once you’re out on the Undercliff Carriage Road.

Google Earth Bouldering Map:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=1HoFghvZrVxthu_1TRPxOIMVUrfnVVUaL

Gunks, Trapps Bouldering

Boulder of the Gods

Middle Project

Cookies and Cream

Bronco

Amandala

Million Dollar Problem

The Wheel of Goliath

The Karajo Project

Karajo sit

The Sword

High Price

Behemoth Problem

Karajo

A New Pair of Glasses Var

A New Pair of Glasses

Colorful's Crack

Welcome Boulder Problem

The Lazy Lorax

Star Bellied Sneech

Lazy Mazie

Lorax

Lorax Right

Yertle the Turtle

Collateral Impact

Collateral Turtle

Money Talk

Jackson Pollock

The Dinky

Gunks Bouldering Overview

Welcome Boulder Area

Welcome Boulder

Behemoth Boulder

Lorax Boulder

Behemoth Boulder (West)