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. Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Arden-Surebridge Trail, 5 sights 1.7 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

2. Barnes Lake via Blackburn Road 2.6 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

3. Lake Frederick–Barnes Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Nurian Sunset Point–Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 205 min of walking

5. Black Rock Mountain–Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 258 min of walking

6. Island Pond–Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 257 min of walking

7. Harriman State Park Sunset Point & Forest Lake 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

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

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

8. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 3.3 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

9. Bear Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.3 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

10. Appalachian Trail;Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Timp Pass, 5 sights 1 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

11. Owl Lake–Timp Pass, 6 sights 1.7 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

12. Horn Hill Loop & Timp-Torne Trail 2.5 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