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. Kleinekill Pool–River-to-Ridge Viewpoint, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Millbrook Mountain–Welcome Boulder, 14 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 143 min of walking

3. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 234 min of walking

4. Boxcar Boulder–The Trapps, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 185 min of walking

5. Plateau Viewpoint–Duck Pond, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 189 min of walking

6. Dead Oak–Chapel Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Duck Pond Viewpoint–Dead Oak, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 23 min of walking

8. Koi Pond–Bonticou Road, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:00 PM

   1. Be there7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lily Pond–Bonticou Road, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 13 min of walking

10. Oakwood Drive–Old Pasture Loop, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Copes Lookout–Artist's Rock, 11 sights 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. North Lookout–Duck Pond, 9 sights 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead