Sunset hikes near Collabar, 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. Lake Minnewaska Carriage Viewpoint–Lake Minnewaska, 13 sights 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 195 min of walking

2. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 7 sights 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 234 min of walking

3. Lake Minnewaska–Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint, 12 sights 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 230 min of walking

4. Murray Hill–Lake Minnewaska Carriage Viewpoint, 17 sights 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 194 min of walking

5. Mud Pond (Haseco Lake)–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 10.6 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

6. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 3 viewpoints 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

7. High Point Carriage Road & Mine Hole Trail 10.8 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

8. Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights 11 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

9. Stony Kill Falls–Lake Minnewaska, 16 sights 12 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 183 min of walking

10. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 8 sights 12 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

11. Battlement Terrace–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 12 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

12. Hamilton Point Carriage Road via Jenny Lane Trail 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 213 min of walking