Sunset hikes near Indian Point, pa

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. AT Observation Platform–Appalachian Viewpoint, 7 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 212 min of walking

2. Bird Mountain–Brink Road, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 110 min of walking

3. Mount McMitchell–Blue Dot Viewpoint, 7 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 92 min of walking

4. High Point–High Point Monument, 11 viewpoints 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 167 min of walking

5. Blue Dot Viewpoint–Appalachian Viewpoint, 7 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 79 min of walking

6. Steeny Kill Lake–Monument Viewpoint, 6 sights 11.3 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

7. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 11.5 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

8. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 11.7 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

9. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 12.3 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

10. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 12.4 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

11. Blue Viewpoint–Hemlock Lake, 7 sights 12.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lake Minisink & Coon Swamp Road via Thunder Swamp Trail 13 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 284 min of walking