Sunset hikes near Downey Farms, 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 Frederick–Barnes Lake, 3 lakes 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Barnes Lake via Blackburn Road 7.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:49 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Harriman State Park Sunset Point & Forest Lake 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

4. Major Welch Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bear Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 3 summits 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Timp-Torne Viewpoint–Silver Mine Lake, 7 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 361 min of walking

7. Turkey Hill Pond–Barnes Lake, 4 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 258 min of walking

8. Appalachian Trail Connector–Furnace Loop, 6 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 195 min of walking

9. Doodletown Bridle Path & Timp-Torne Trail via 1777 West Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Appalachian Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Orange Rockland Lakes & Orange Heritage Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint