Sunset hikes near Haven, 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. Smiley Carriage Road 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 98 min of walking

2. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 3 viewpoints 15.5 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

3. High Point Carriage Road & Mine Hole Trail 15.5 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

4. Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights 15.6 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

5. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 125 min of walking

6. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 149 min of walking

7. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

8. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. Steeny Kill Lake–Monument Viewpoint, 6 sights 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 45 min of walking

10. Mud Pond (Haseco Lake)–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 16.7 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

11. High Point Carriage Road 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 151 min of walking

12. Murray Hill–Lake Minnewaska Carriage Viewpoint, 17 sights 17.1 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