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.

4 of 12 spots

Big Bend Drive 2.8 mi away

Be there by 7:03 PM
1. Be there7:03 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Dark7:52 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
Shields Road 0 mi away

Leave by 6:25 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car8:08 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 68 min of walking
Barnes Road–Bungalow Brook Road, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

Leave by 6:27 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car7:59 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Bungalow Brook Road & Denman Mountain Road 6.8 mi away

Leave by 6:59 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car7:42 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 10 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Azalea Trail–Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge / Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Red/Yellow), 3 sights 6.9 mi away

Leave by 5:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car8:53 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 165 min of walking
Sand Pond & Azalea Trail 6.9 mi away

Leave by 6:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car8:02 PM
5. Dark7:53 PM
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Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Mongaup Pond–Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge / Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Red/Yellow), 4 sights 6.4 mi away

Leave by 4:38 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car9:41 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 268 min of walking
Mongaup Pond Campground Beach & Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Yellow) 6.4 mi away

Leave by 5:43 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car8:43 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 145 min of walking
Fluggertown - Long Pond Trail & Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge Trail (Red) 5.9 mi away

Leave by 6:41 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car7:52 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 0 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 36 min of walking
Big Rock Trail & Flynn Trail 8.1 mi away

Leave by 6:19 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car8:10 PM
5. Dark7:53 PM
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Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 76 min of walking
Hodge Pond–Quick Lake, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

Leave by 6:23 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car8:08 PM
5. Dark7:53 PM
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Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 69 min of walking
4WD Sunset Point–Hodge Pond, 7 sights 8.1 mi away

Leave by 6:27 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
2. Sunset7:24 PM
3. Head back7:39 PM
4. At your car8:05 PM
5. Dark7:53 PM
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Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 63 min of walking

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