Sunset hikes near Wilbur, 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 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 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 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 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 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Vernal Pool–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 241 min of walking

5. Table Rocks–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Joppenbergh Mountain Beach–Lime Kiln Trail (Green), 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Fifth Lake–Summit Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

8. Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint–Fifth Lake, 5 lakes 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

9. White Dot–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 3 beaches 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Joppenbergh Mountain Viewpoint & Joppenbergh Mountain Beach via Joppenbergh Mountain Loop 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Flooded Mine–Joppenbergh Mountain Beach, 3 beaches 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Spring Farm Road via Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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