AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Ellenville, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 3 viewpoints 3.5 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

  2. Lundy Road - Rogue Harbor Road Trail 5.8 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. Breakfast Wall–Hidden Pond, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 90 min of walking

  4. Bull Wheel Trail & Old New Paltz-Wawarsing Turnpike via High Peter's Kill Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 89 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Lower Awosting Carriage Road (Black) 7.9 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. Pipeline 7.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:51 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. High Peter's Kill Viewpoint–Lost City Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Rock Hill Road 13.6 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

  9. Long Path 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  10. Millbrook Mountain Viewpoint–Lake Minnewaska, 6 beaches 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  11. Three Brothers–Welcome Boulder, 7 sights 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  12. Swimming Hole–Split Rock, 10 sights 13.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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