Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve Viewpoint–Sharrotts Pond, 3 sights

2.5 mi · ▲ 85 ft · 53 min

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve Viewpoint–Sharrotts Pond, 3 sights is a 2.5-mile out-and-back in Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve near Charleston, NY. The route passes Sharrotts Pond, Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve Viewpoint and Abraham's Pond. It is mostly level, with 85 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi72 – 135 ft2.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.53724, -74.22518
Nearest town Charleston, NY

Trail surface

10% gravel90% unspecified

Weather

Light drizzleTemperature 80°F67°
Precip3%Wind4 mphUV7Humidity77%
Rained 0.4″ 2 days ago (1.2″ over the last week) · trails may be muddy
Hourly temperature
80°65°
Sunrise 6:29 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PMSunset 7:24 PM
Sun 73°62°
Mon 82°65°
Tue 85°65°
Wed 88°69°
Thu 85°70°
Fri 76°62°

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~21 min). Leave by 6:44 PM for the 7:24 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Bloomingdale Road & Clay Pit Road stop 693 m from the trailhead
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead