Sunset hikes

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. Garrett Hill 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

2. Henry Hudson Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

3. Natco Lake via Henry Hudson Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:04 PM

   1. Be there7:04 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

4. Pews Creek via Henry Hudson Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Laurel Ridge Sunset Point & Claypit Run 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. Claypit Run & Grand Tour Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 52 min of walking

7. Candlestick Trail & Claypit Run 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 43 min of walking

8. Bayonet Farms Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Ramanessin Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Clare Pond & Bayonet Farms Trail via Steeplechase Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Marlu Lake–Marlu Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

12. Swimming River Reservoir–Marlu Lake, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking