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 0.5 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 0.7 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. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 1.9 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

4. Boxcar Boulder–The Trapps, 12 sights 2.4 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. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mohonk Lake, 13 sights 2.6 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

6. Sky Top Viewpoint–Skytop, 8 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 148 min of walking

7. Table Rocks Trail 2.9 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

8. Skytop Reservoir–Bonticou Road, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking

9. Skytop–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 28 min of walking

10. Bonticou Road–Stokes Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking

11. Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach–Vernal Pool, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking

12. Artist's Rock–Eagle Cliff Viewpoint, 11 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking