Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint–Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, 3 sights
9.9 mi · ▲ 2,212 ft · 4 hr 24 min
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint–Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, 3 sights is a 9.9-mile out-and-back in Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Clinton Woods, NY. The route reaches Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint at the turnaround, 4.9 miles in. It climbs 2,212 ft, with sections as steep as 24% grade. It scores 27/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint–Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, 3 sights
9.9 mi · ▲ 2,212 ft · 4 hr 24 min
Elevation 651–1,380 ft
Out & Back · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Trailhead: Doris Duke Trail · 41.25341, -74.23085
Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
Transit-accessible: NJT 197 - 17A/Striper Way stop 187 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Doris Duke Trail, heading NW.
- 0.7 miSharp right, heading E.
- 0.8 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, heading NE.
- 1.5 miBear left, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 1.8 miReach Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.8 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading SE.
- 50 ftBear right, heading SE.
- 1.5 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.8 miSharp left, heading SW.
- 0.6 miContinue straight onto Doris Duke Trail, heading E.
- 0.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~34 min). Leave by 6:27 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: NJT 197 - 17A/Striper Way stop 187 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- Bare Rock Trail–Doris Duke Trail, 3 sights 13.4 mi · ▲ 1,693 ft
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