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.

Elevation

0 mi807 – 1,381 ft · steepest grade: 22%3.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Doris Duke Trail 41.25341, -74.23085
Nearest town Clinton Woods, NY

Directions

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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

  1. Start on Doris Duke Trail, heading NW.
  2. 0.7 miSharp right, heading E.
  3. 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

Sunrise 6:30 AMSunset 7:22 PM

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.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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