Sunset hikes near Kerhonkson, 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. Mine Hole Trail & Smiley Carriage Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 101 min of walking

2. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 99 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.1 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

4. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 8 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 93 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Battlement Terrace–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Litchfield Ledge–Lake Awosting, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. High Point Carriage Road & Mine Hole Trail 2.1 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

8. Mud Pond (Haseco Lake)–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 2.7 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

9. High Point Carriage Road 3 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

10. Breakfast Wall–Hidden Pond, 4 sights 3.3 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

11. Hidden Pond–Bull Wheel Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 96 min of walking

12. Blocky Wall–Breaker Wall, 6 cliffs 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 223 min of walking