Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail

2.8 mi · ▲ 285 ft · 1 hr 5 min

Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail is a 2.8-mile out-and-back in Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Dutch Hollow, NY. The route reaches Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.4 miles in. It climbs 285 ft. It scores 16/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi1,109 – 1,270 ft2.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.24402, -74.28620
Nearest town Dutch Hollow, NY

Directions

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail

2.8 mi · ▲ 285 ft · 1 hr 5 min

Elevation 1,108–1,271 ft

Out & Back · Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Trailhead: 41.24402, -74.28620

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

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
  2. 200 ftBear left onto Appalachian Trail, heading NE.
  3. 1.3 miTurn left, heading NE.
  4. 0.1 miReach Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 1.4 miBear right, heading W.
  6. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

7% dirt93% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:30 AMSunset 7:22 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 6:49 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 2 min before dark.

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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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