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

Half Moon Surprise

Rock Star

Super Star

The Big Shidiz

Lip Traverse

Pubes

Cough

Happy Monday

Stained Boulder Problem

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise Variation

Jordan's Variation

Twister

The All

The Clune Crank

Stacious

Low Traverse Gill Crack

Low Traverse

Gill Crack

Cronin's Face Sit

Cronin's Face

Keyhole Offwidth

Winter's Agony

Keyhole Crack Right

Keyhole Crack Left

March of Dimes

The Egg

The Gill Egg

Dr. V

Easy Crack

Three Fools

Gill Pinch Roof

Dirty White Boys and Puerto Ricans

Stained Boulder

Clune Crank Boulder

Keyhole

Gill’s Egg

Keyhole Area