Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail
3.4 mi · ▲ 622 ft · 1 hr 27 min
Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail is a 3.4-mile out-and-back in Appalachian National Scenic Trail near Walton Park, NY. It climbs 622 ft, with sections as steep as 22% grade. It scores 35/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail
3.4 mi · ▲ 622 ft · 1 hr 27 min
Elevation 641–1,280 ft
Out & Back · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Trailhead: 41.27879, -74.24668
Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:30 AM · sunset 7:22 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
- 0.7 miContinue straight onto Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, heading SE.
- 0.7 miTurn right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miReach Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.7 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 1.4 mi in (~52 min). Leave by 6:10 PM for the 7:22 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 15.5 mi · ▲ 1,962 ft
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