Hike to the Shingle Gully Ice Caves

A little non-canyoneering fun courtesy of Oleg. Please connect him with any questions.

Shingle gully is unique and very interesting geological area which involves bushwhacking and scrambling.

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area (https://parks.ny.gov/parks/193/details.aspx) (Palisades (https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx))

Explore the Shingle Gully Ice Caves, where ice persists into summer in deep crevice caves. These caves are in a backcountry area in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. This rugged, protected landscape is accessible only on guided tours led by park staff and volunteer docents. This all-day, strenuous adventure ascends and descends 1,500 feet, includes off-trail bushwhacking and steep rock scrambles, and is only appropriate for experienced hikers.

LOCATION:

Parking GPS: 41.713779, -74.383980

Approximate Address: 20 Berme Road Ellenville, NY 12428 ( firehouse)

Directons to trailhead/Ellenville (from the south): (1) NY Thruway (I-87) north → Exit 16 (Harriman); after toll, onto Rte 17 West. (2) On Rte 17 West, proceed 30 miles to Exit 113 / Rte 209(3) Take Rte 209 North (right) for 13 miles to Ellenville(4) In Ellenville, right at 2nd traffic light onto Canal Street(5) Proceed 1/2 mile to Berme Road Park - make left(6) Go about 100 yards and make a right turn just before the red and white building (The Mack Hose Co) and drive up to the Picnic parking Lot

TIME: 8:30 AM PLEASE BE PROMPT, WE HAVE LIMITED TIME FOR VISTING THIS AREA OF THE SAM’S POINT DUE TO PARK REGULATIONS

PLEASE BRING:

At least 2 liters of water
Headlamp, helmet suggested
Gloves for scrambling
Long pants
Warm layers of clothing/ jacket/ winter hat