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. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 125 min of walking

2. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. Steeny Kill Lake–Monument Viewpoint, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 45 min of walking

4. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 149 min of walking

5. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. High Point–High Point Monument, 6 viewpoints 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Lake Marcia–High Point Beach, 3 beaches 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

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

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 28 min of walking

8. AT Observation Platform–Appalachian Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

9. Blue Dot Viewpoint–Appalachian Viewpoint, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 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 · 220 ft climb · 79 min of walking

10. Mount McMitchell–Blue Dot Viewpoint, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 92 min of walking

11. Bird Mountain–Brink Road, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 110 min of walking

12. Paulinskill Valley Trail Loop 14.3 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