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id: "65807"
name: Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway
distance: "88"
description: The Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway winds through the Shawangunk Range in southeastern New York, offering several natural, scenic, and recreational opportunities.
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organization:
  - url: https://www.mtnscenicbyway.org
    name: Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway
websites:
  - url: https://www.dot.ny.gov/display/programs/scenic-byways/shawangunk-mountains
    name: New York Byways
  - url: https://www.iloveny.com/listing/shawangunk-mountains-scenic-byway/31463/
    name: New York Travel Guide"
attractions:
  - url: https://www.townofnewpaltz.org/about-our-town
    name: New Paltz
designations:
  - New York State Scenic Byway
states:
  - NY
ll:
  - -74.36177099999992
  - 41.54237000000006
bounds:
  - - -74.4054789999999
    - 41.54237000000006
  - - -74.05861818181819
    - 41.84738181818187

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The Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway winds through the Shawangunk Range in southeastern New York, a true paradise for hikers, rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Towns and villages along the trail are a blend of the past and present, where historic sites and architecture mingle with modern shops and activities. The area is well known for its thriving population of artisans and the unique shops that sell their wares.