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. Mud Pond (Haseco Lake)–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 164 min of walking

2. High Point Carriage Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 151 min of walking

3. Stony Kill Falls–Lake Minnewaska, 16 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 183 min of walking

4. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point, 8 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 93 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Battlement Terrace–Lake Awosting, 8 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Litchfield Ledge–Lake Awosting, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 99 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Indian Rock–Indian Rock Viewpoint, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 101 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. High Point Carriage Road & Mine Hole Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 101 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Hamilton Point Carriage Road via Jenny Lane Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 213 min of walking

11. Smiley Carriage Road 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Murray Hill–Lake Minnewaska Carriage Viewpoint, 17 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 194 min of walking