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 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Table Rocks Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 154 min of walking

4. Welcome Boulder–Duck Pond, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 141 min of walking

5. Millbrook Mountain–Welcome Boulder, 14 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Koi Pond–Bonticou Road, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lily Pond–Bonticou Road, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

8. Dead Oak–Chapel Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Duck Pond Viewpoint–Dead Oak, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

10. Bonticou Viewpoint–Bonticou Road, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Bonticou Crag–Chapel Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Guyot Hill–Bonticou Road, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead