Sunset hikes near Clinton Woods, 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. Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail & Doris Duke Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 35 min of walking

4. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. West Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Tom Jones Mountain–Parker Cabin Mountain Loop, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 46 min of walking

8. Conklin Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 62 min of walking

9. Townsend Trail / Wildcat Mountain Trail & Wildcat Mountain Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

10. Appalachian Trail Connector–Furnace Loop, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 81 min of walking

11. Hutchinson Trail–Munsee Eage, 8 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Augusta Mine Trail–Hutchinson Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 72 min of walking

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