Sunset hikes near Saint Josen, 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. Rock Hill Road 1.4 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

2. Breakfast Wall–Hidden Pond, 4 sights 1.6 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

3. Hidden Pond–Bull Wheel Trail, 3 sights 1.6 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

4. Blocky Wall–Breaker Wall, 6 cliffs 1.6 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

5. Litchfield Ledge–Lake Awosting, 10 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 218 min of walking

6. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point Loop, 12 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 188 min of walking

7. High Peter's Kill Viewpoint–Lost City Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Whale's Head & Lost City Viewpoint via High Peter's Kill Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 139 min of walking

9. Dead Oak–Kleinekill Pool, 13 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 117 min of walking

10. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Swimming Hole, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 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.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 106 min of walking

11. Swimming Hole–Split Rock, 10 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Duck Pond–Skytop Reservoir, 10 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 143 min of walking