Sunset hikes near Stony Hollow, 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. Vernal Pool–Fifth Lake, 6 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint–Fourth Lake, 6 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Fourth Lake–Joppenbergh Mountain Viewpoint, 5 lakes 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. White Dot–Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

6. Flooded Mine & Lime Kiln Trail (Green) via Table Rocks Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint–Flooded Mine Loop, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Table Rocks Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Cedar Drive 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walking

10. Table Rocks & Table Rocks Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mohonk Lake, 10 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Skytop–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 8 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walking