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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail

3.4 mi · ▲ 311 ft · 1 hr 17 min

Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail is a 3.4-mile out-and-back in Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Dutch Hollow, NY. The route reaches Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.7 miles in. It climbs 311 ft. It scores 13/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi1,106 – 1,270 ft3.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.24255, -74.28882
Nearest town Dutch Hollow, NY
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail

3.4 mi · ▲ 311 ft · 1 hr 17 min

Elevation 1,105–1,271 ft

Out & Back · Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Trailhead: 41.24255, -74.28882

Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 7:22 PM

Transit-accessible: NJT 197 - 17A/Striper Way stop 186 m from the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 500 ftTurn left onto Appalachian Trail, heading SE.
  3. 1.5 miTurn left, heading NE.
  4. 0.1 miReach Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 1.6 miTurn right, heading NW.
  6. 300 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/appalachian-national-scenic-trail-viewpoint-out-back-6-km-66dd

Trail surface

22% dirt78% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:30 AMSunset 7:22 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~22 min). Leave by 6:40 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: NJT 197 - 17A/Striper Way stop 186 m from the trailhead

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