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. Bungalow Brook Road & Denman Mountain Road 0 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

   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

2. Barnes Road–Bungalow Brook Road, 4 sights 1.2 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

   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

3. Red Hill Fire Tower Sunset Point & Red Hill Fire Tower Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. Coons Road–Dinch Road Connector Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Barnes Road & Moore Hill Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 130 min of walking

6. Barnes Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 32 min of walking

7. Azalea Trail–Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge / Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Red/Yellow), 3 sights 5.1 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

   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

8. Sand Pond & Azalea Trail 5.9 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

   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

9. Mongaup Pond–Long Pond - Beaverkill Ridge / Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Red/Yellow), 4 sights 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

   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

10. Mongaup Pond Campground Beach & Mongaup - Willowemoc Trail (Yellow) 5.7 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

    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

11. Big Bend Drive 3.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:03 PM

    1. Be there7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Dark7:52 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Shields Road 5.7 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

    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