Sunset hikes near Lloyd, 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. Hudson Valley Rail Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Vernal Pool–Cedar Drive Loop, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 306 min of walking

3. Kleinekill Pool–River-to-Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 6 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Laurel Ledge Viewpoint–Copes Lookout, 17 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 268 min of walking

5. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 234 min of walking

6. Mohonk Lake–Duck Pond, 7 lakes 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 228 min of walking

7. Joppenbergh Mountain Viewpoint–Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint, 6 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 285 min of walking

8. White Dot–Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint–Flooded Mine Loop, 3 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Northeast Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Mohonk Preserve Viewpoint via Table Rocks Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint–Vernal Pool, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 60 min of walking