Sunset hikes near Philwold, 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. Hurleyville O&W Rail Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 112 min of walking

2. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 15.2 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

3. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 15.2 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

4. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 15.5 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 · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 15.5 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

6. Steeny Kill Lake–Monument Viewpoint, 6 sights 15.5 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 · 160 ft climb · 45 min of walking

7. Lower Mountain Overlook–Upper Mountain Overlook, 6 sights 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Liberty Tree–Sunset Trail (Yellow), 5 sights 16 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Walnut Loop West (Red) Sunset Point & Mountain Overlook Trail (Orange) via Yellow Brick Road (1) 16.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

10. High Point–High Point Monument, 12 viewpoints 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 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 · 320 ft climb · 101 min of walking

11. Lake Marcia & High Point Beach via Appalachian Trail 17.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. AT Observation Platform–Appalachian Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 17.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking