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. Bear Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:49 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Arden-Surebridge Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 106 min of walking

3. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:49 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Appalachian Viewpoint–Timp Pass, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 126 min of walking

6. Timp Pass–Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 133 min of walking

7. Appalachian Trail;Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Timp Pass, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 146 min of walking

8. Owl Lake–Timp Pass, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 148 min of walking

9. Red Cross Viewpoint–Timp Pass, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 142 min of walking

10. The Timp–The Timp, NYC view, 8 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 115 min of walking

11. Doodletown Road & Horn Hill Loop via Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 115 min of walking

12. Horn Hill Loop & Timp-Torne Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 118 min of walking