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 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Waterworks (Mohonk Preserve) Viewpoint–Vernal Pool, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Bonticou Crag–Chapel Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Shagbark Hickory via Table Rocks Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 87 min of walking

5. Koi Pond–Bonticou Road, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bonticou Viewpoint–Bonticou Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Skytop Reservoir–Bonticou Road, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

9. Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach–Vernal Pool, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

10. Mohonk Lake–Mohonk Mountain House Property Beach, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 27 min of walking

11. North Lookout–Bonticou Road, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

12. White Dot–Wallkill Valley Rail Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 3.2 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

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