Schunnemunk State Park

Jessup Viewpoint–Earl Reservoir, 3 beaches

3.2 mi · ▲ 777 ft · 1 hr 27 min

Jessup Viewpoint–Earl Reservoir, 3 beaches is a 3.2-mile out-and-back in Schunnemunk State Park near Highland Lake Estates, NY. The route passes Earl Reservoir and Earl Reservoir Park Beach before reaching Jessup Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.6 miles in. It climbs 777 ft, with sections as steep as 42% grade. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi853 – 1,601 ft · steepest grade: 42%3.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.36629, -74.13423
Nearest town Highland Lake Estates, NY

Directions

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Jessup Viewpoint–Earl Reservoir, 3 beaches

3.2 mi · ▲ 777 ft · 1 hr 27 min

Elevation 853–1,601 ft

Out & Back · Schunnemunk State Park

Trailhead: 41.36629, -74.13423

Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 7:21 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 50 ftPass Earl Reservoir.
  3. 50 ftPass Earl Reservoir Park Beach.
  4. 0.8 miBear right onto Jessup Trail, heading NE.
  5. 0.8 miReach Jessup Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 0.8 miBear left, heading S.
  7. 0.8 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

49% dirt51% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:30 AMSunset 7:21 PM

Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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