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.
This week’s evenings
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Barnes Lake via Blackburn Road 2.6 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Frederick–Barnes Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Harriman State Park Sunset Point & Forest Lake 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking
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Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 3.3 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bear Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.3 mi away
Be there by 7:01 PM
- Be there7:01 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:59 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 59 min of walking
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Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Doodletown Bridle Path 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 3.6 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Major Welch Trail 4 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Tom Jones Mountain–Nurian Sunset Point, 4 sights 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 85 min of walking
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Conklin Road 6.6 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 62 min of walking