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. Breakfast Wall–Hidden Pond, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. Hidden Pond–Bull Wheel Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 96 min of walking

3. Blocky Wall–Breaker Wall, 6 cliffs 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 223 min of walking

4. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Jenny Lane Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 269 min of walking

5. Litchfield Ledge–Lake Awosting, 10 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 218 min of walking

6. Hamilton Point Carriage Road via Jenny Lane Trail 1.9 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

7. Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint–Castle Point Loop, 12 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 188 min of walking

8. Whale's Head & Lost City Viewpoint via High Peter's Kill Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 139 min of walking

9. Stony Kill Falls–Lake Minnewaska, 16 sights 3.3 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

10. Mine Hole Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 184 min of walking

11. Old Fire Tower Viewpoint–High Point, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 187 min of walking

12. Lake Minnewaska–Castle Point Carriage Viewpoint, 12 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 230 min of walking