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. Lake Skannatati–Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint, 9 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 257 min of walking

2. Lake Stahahe–Lake Skannatati, 9 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 119 min of walking

3. Tom Jones Mountain–Parker Cabin Mountain Loop, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 46 min of walking

4. Nurian Sunset Point–Green Pond Loop, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 41 min of walking

5. Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Dunning Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 105 min of walking

6. Black Rock Mountain–Tom Jones Mountain, 4 summits 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 85 min of walking

7. Island Pond–Lake Skannatati, 8 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 123 min of walking

8. Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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

9. Conklin Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 62 min of walking

10. Hickory Hollow Road & Radio Road 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 134 min of walking

11. Little Long Pond–Island Pond, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 150 min of walking

12. Townsend Trail / Wildcat Mountain Trail & Wildcat Mountain Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking