Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve)
Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint
3.2 mi · ▲ 420 ft · 1 hr 17 min
Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint is a 3.2-mile out-and-back in Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) near Lawrenceville, NY. The route reaches Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.6 miles in. It climbs 420 ft, with sections as steep as 16% grade. It scores 49/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint
3.2 mi · ▲ 420 ft · 1 hr 17 min
Elevation 216–486 ft
Out & Back · Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve)
Trailhead: 41.82377, -74.09780
Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:29 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.7 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 0.6 miSharp left, heading NE.
- 0.3 miReach Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miSharp right, heading NW.
- 0.6 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 0.7 miTurn right, heading W.
- 250 ftArrive 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 0.5 mi in (~14 min). Leave by 6:48 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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