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. Barnes Lake via Blackburn Road 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lake Frederick–Barnes Lake, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bear Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

6. Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Arden-Surebridge Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

7. Major Welch Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Appalachian Trail;Ramapo-Dunderberg Viewpoint–Timp Pass, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Timp-Torne Viewpoint–Appalachian Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 115 min of walking

10. Horn Hill Loop & Timp-Torne Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Doodletown Road & Horn Hill Loop via Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

12. The Timp–The Timp, NYC view, 8 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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