Sunset hikes near Hardenburg, 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. Big Rock Trail & Flynn Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 76 min of walking

2. Sand Pond & Azalea Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. 4WD Sunset Point–Hodge Pond, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 63 min of walking

4. Azalea Trail–Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge / Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Red/Yellow), 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 165 min of walking

5. Flynn Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 68 min of walking

6. Hodge Pond–Quick Lake, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 69 min of walking

7. Frick Pond & Flynn Trail Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 63 min of walking

8. Mongaup Pond–Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge / Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Red/Yellow), 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 268 min of walking

9. Mongaup Pond Campground Beach & Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Yellow) 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 145 min of walking

10. Quick Lake–Frick Pond, 3 lakes 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 124 min of walking

11. Fluggertown - Long Pond Trail & Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge Trail (Red) 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 36 min of walking

12. Bungalow Brook Road & Denman Mountain Road 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint