Harriman State Park
The Timp–The Timp, NYC view, 8 sights
5.3 mi · ▲ 1,445 ft · 2 hr 29 min
The Timp–The Timp, NYC view, 8 sights is a 5.3-mile out-and-back in Harriman State Park near Bulsontown, NY. The route passes Cat's Elbow, Timp Pass, The Timp and The Timp, NYC view. It climbs 1,445 ft, with sections as steep as 39% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 33/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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The Timp–The Timp, NYC view, 8 sights
5.3 mi · ▲ 1,445 ft · 2 hr 29 min
Elevation 549–1,261 ft
Out & Back · Harriman State Park
Trailhead: Horn Hill Loop · 41.29169, -74.02420
Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:29 AM · sunset 7:21 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Horn Hill Loop, heading S.
- 0.8 miSharp left onto Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, heading NE.
- 0.5 miPass Cat's Elbow.
- 100 ftTurn left onto Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, heading N.
- 200 ftTurn right onto Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, heading E.
- 0.8 miPass Timp Pass.
- 50 ftBear right onto Old Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, heading SE.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto 6 Chins, heading E.
- 450 ftPass The Timp.
- 50 ftPass The Timp, NYC view.
- 200 ftContinue straight onto Timp-Torne Trail, heading N.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto Timp Pass Road, heading W.
- 200 ftSharp right onto Timp-Torne Trail, heading SW.
- 0.6 miTurn left onto Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, heading NW.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Timp-Torne Trail, heading N.
- 0.1 miSharp left, heading NW.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto Horn Hill Loop, heading S.
- 0.7 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 1.9 mi in (~67 min). Leave by 5:54 PM for the 7:21 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Horn Hill Loop Trailhead
- Horn Hill Loop & Timp-Torne Trail 4.4 mi · ▲ 919 ft
- Timp-Torne Viewpoint–Horn Hill Loop, 3 sights 4.5 mi · ▲ 885 ft
- Red Cross Viewpoint–Cat's Elbow, 6 sights 4.5 mi · ▲ 1,148 ft
- The Timp–The Timp, NYC view, 7 sights 4.7 mi · ▲ 1,356 ft
- Doodletown Bridle Path & Horn Hill Loop via Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail 7.4 mi · ▲ 1,787 ft
- Doodletown Road & Horn Hill Loop via Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail 8.1 mi · ▲ 1,976 ft
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