Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights
8.3 mi · ▲ 1,310 ft · 3 hr 25 min
Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights is an 8.3-mile out-and-back in Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Clinton Woods, NY. The route reaches Mombasha Lake at the turnaround, 4.2 miles in. It climbs 1,310 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 52/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights
8.3 mi · ▲ 1,310 ft · 3 hr 25 min
Elevation 814–1,380 ft
Out & Back · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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.
- 0.8 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Appalachian Trail, heading NE.
- 1.9 miBear left, heading E.
- 0.6 miReach Mombasha Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.5 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.8 miSharp left, heading SW.
- 0.6 miContinue straight onto Doris Duke Trail, heading SE.
- 0.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~35 min). Leave by 6:27 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
More from Doris Duke Trail Trailhead
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- Doris Duke Trail & West Valley Trail 9.6 mi · ▲ 1,723 ft
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint–Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi · ▲ 2,212 ft
- Bare Rock Trail–Doris Duke Trail, 3 sights 13.4 mi · ▲ 1,693 ft
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