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. Joppenbergh Mountain Beach–Lime Kiln Trail (Green), 3 sights 0.9 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

2. Bonticou Crag–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 193 min of walking

3. White Dot–Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Flooded Mine & Lime Kiln Trail (Green) via Table Rocks Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint–Flooded Mine Loop, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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

6. Spring Farm Road via Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 3.2 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

7. Shagbark Hickory via Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 142 min of walking

8. Table Rocks & Table Rocks Trail 3.2 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.

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

9. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mohonk Lake, 10 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Skytop–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Sky Top Viewpoint–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Vernal Pool via Table Rocks Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 46 min of walking