Sterling Forest State Park
Doris Duke Trail Loop
3.2 mi · ▲ 616 ft · 1 hr 22 min
Doris Duke Trail Loop is a 3.2-mile loop in Sterling Forest State Park near Clinton Woods, NY. It climbs 616 ft, with sections as steep as 22% grade. It scores 39/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Doris Duke Trail Loop
3.2 mi · ▲ 616 ft · 1 hr 22 min
Elevation 807–1,380 ft
Loop · Sterling Forest State Park
Trailhead: Doris Duke Trail · 41.25341, -74.23085
Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Doris Duke Trail, heading NW.
- 0.7 miSharp right, heading E.
- 2.5 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~36 min). Leave by 6:26 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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