Sunset hikes near Milburn, 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. High Point Carriage Road via Smiley Carriage Road 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 103 min of walking

2. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 3 viewpoints 12.7 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 12.7 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. Murray Hill–Lake Minnewaska Carriage Viewpoint, 17 sights 12.9 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

5. Mud Pond (Haseco Lake)–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 12.9 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

6. Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights 13 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

7. Lake Minnewaska Carriage Viewpoint–Lake Minnewaska, 13 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 195 min of walking

8. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 7 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 234 min of walking

9. Lake Minnewaska–Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint, 12 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 230 min of walking

10. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 7 sights 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 178 min of walking

11. Battlement Terrace–Awosting Reserve Access (Brown), 5 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 220 min of walking

12. Lake Awosting–Rainbow Falls Trail (Orange) Viewpoint, 7 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 220 min of walking