Sunset hikes near Cherrytown, ny

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Vernooy Kill Falls–Long Path (Blue/Aqua), 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 174 min of walking

2. Lundy Road - Rogue Harbor Road Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Mine Hole Trail & Smiley Carriage Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 101 min of walking

4. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 99 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 101 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 8 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 93 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Battlement Terrace–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Litchfield Ledge–Lake Awosting, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. High Point Carriage Road & Mine Hole Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 101 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 9 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 10:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 332 min of walking

11. Mud Pond (Haseco Lake)–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 164 min of walking

12. High Point Carriage Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 151 min of walking