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. Kleinekill Pool–River-to-Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 0.1 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

2. Laurel Ledge Viewpoint–Copes Lookout, 17 sights 0.5 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

3. Vernal Pool–Cedar Drive Loop, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Boxcar Boulder–The Trapps, 12 sights 1.9 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

5. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mohonk Lake, 13 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 105 min of walking

7. Sky Top Viewpoint–Skytop, 8 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. Bonticou Crag–Koi Pond, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 207 min of walking

9. Table Rocks Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 154 min of walking

10. Copes Lookout–Artist's Rock, 11 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 103 min of walking

11. Sentinel Rock–Mohonk Lake, 8 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 97 min of walking

12. Penny's Perch–Copes Lookout, 13 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 105 min of walking