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. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Bear Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Appalachian Viewpoint & Appalachian Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Major Welch Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Appalachian Trail–Appalachian Trail;Timp-Torne Trail Loop, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 59 min of walking

6. Doodletown Bridle Path & Timp-Torne Trail via 1777 West Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Doodletown Bridle Path 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Lake Frederick–Barnes Lake, 3 lakes 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Harriman State Park Sunset Point & Forest Lake 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

10. Tom Jones Mountain–Parker Cabin Mountain Loop, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Conklin Road 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Surebridge Mountain–Little Long Pond, 6 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 83 min of walking

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