Sunset hikes near Dashville, ny

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Spring Farm Road via Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 146 min of walking

2. Shagbark Hickory via Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 142 min of walking

3. White Dot–Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 46 min of walking

4. Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint–Flooded Mine Loop, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

5. Flooded Mine & Lime Kiln Trail (Green) via Table Rocks Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 66 min of walking

6. Vernal Pool–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 148 min of walking

7. Table Rocks–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 191 min of walking

8. Joppenbergh Mountain Beach–Lime Kiln Trail (Green), 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 238 min of walking

9. Million Dollar View–Joppenbergh Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 181 min of walking

10. Bonticou Crag–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 193 min of walking

11. Vernal Pool–Fifth Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 313 min of walking

12. Table Rocks Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 43 min of walking