Sunset hikes

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. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 327 min of walking

2. Hudson Valley Rail Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

3. Kleinekill Pool–River-to-Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Boxcar Boulder–The Trapps, 12 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 216 min of walking

6. White Dot–Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 6.1 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

7. Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint–Flooded Mine Loop, 3 sights 6.1 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. Northeast Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

9. Mohonk Preserve Viewpoint via Table Rocks Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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.

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

10. Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint–Vernal Pool, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

11. Joppenbergh Mountain Beach–Lime Kiln Trail (Green), 3 sights 6.4 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

12. Bonticou Crag–Chapel Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:56 PM

    1. Be there6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead