Sunset hikes near Kaisertown, 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. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 3 viewpoints 13.2 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. Orange Rockland Lakes & Orange Heritage Trail 12 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

3. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint 15.3 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

4. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 15.3 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

5. Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights 15.3 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. West Valley Trail 15.3 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

7. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail & Doris Duke Trail 15.3 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

8. Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 16 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Breakfast Wall–Hidden Pond, 4 sights 16.4 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

10. Lake Frederick–Barnes Lake, 3 lakes 17 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

11. Laurel Ledge Viewpoint–Sunset Rock, 8 sights 17 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

12. Three Brothers–Laurel Ledge Viewpoint, 13 sights 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 29 min of walking

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