Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail
6.7 mi · ▲ 963 ft · 2 hr 43 min
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail is a 6.7-mile out-and-back in Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Greenwood Lake, NY. The route reaches Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint at the turnaround, 3.3 miles in. It climbs 963 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 10/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail
6.7 mi · ▲ 963 ft · 2 hr 43 min
Elevation 688–1,271 ft
Out & Back · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Trailhead: 41.22700, -74.29761
Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 0.4 miBear right, heading NW.
- 0.1 miBear right onto Appalachian Trail, heading NE.
- 2.8 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.1 miReach Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.9 miBear left, heading S.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading SE.
- 0.3 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 1.5 mi in (~53 min). Leave by 6:09 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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