Sunset hikes near Jockey Hill, 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. Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint–Fourth Lake, 6 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 289 min of walking

2. Fourth Lake–Joppenbergh Mountain Viewpoint, 5 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 46 min of walking

3. Vernal Pool–Fifth Lake, 6 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Table Rocks–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Joppenbergh Mountain Beach–Lime Kiln Trail (Green), 3 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Million Dollar View–Joppenbergh Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Vernal Pool–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Shagbark Hickory–Vernal Pool, 5 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 195 min of walking

9. Bonticou Crag–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 7 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Fifth Lake–Summit Viewpoint, 5 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Joppenbergh Mountain Viewpoint–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 3 beaches 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint–Fifth Lake, 5 lakes 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking