Sunset hikes near Thompsonville, 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 3 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. Lower Mountain Overlook–Upper Mountain Overlook, 6 sights 12.7 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

3. Walnut Loop West (Red) Sunset Point & Mountain Overlook Trail (Orange) via Yellow Brick Road (1) 12.7 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

4. Liberty Tree–Sunset Trail (Yellow), 5 sights 12.8 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

5. Shields Road 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 68 min of walking

6. Barnes Road–Bungalow Brook Road, 4 sights 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Bungalow Brook Road & Denman Mountain Road 15.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 3 cliffs 17 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 · 102 min of walking

9. Smiley Carriage Road 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Big Bend Drive 14.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:03 PM

    1. Be there7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Dark7:52 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Barnes Road & Moore Hill Road 16.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 130 min of walking

12. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 3 viewpoints 18.9 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