Timeline
06:23
Walk the one-mile hiking trail to the top of Pocantico Park. The moderate climb is quiet in the early morning, giving you the best seat in town for the sunrise over Briarcliff.
07:18
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun rises at 07:18, casting golden light around 16:08. The view from the summit offers a clear vista over the town as the sky brightens toward the WSW.
08:03
Head down and walk to The Patio Restaurant. This large diner inside the old firehouse is the perfect spot for a warm, affordable breakfast. The staff is friendly and service is fast, so you can enjoy filling all-day breakfast options while the rest of the town wakes up.
09:03
Finish your meal. With breakfast options starting around $10, it is a comfortable stop to cap off the early morning before heading back out.
Local tip
Parking is available along the side of Laurel Lane for Pocantico Park. The Patio Restaurant is open from 07:00, so you will have no trouble finding a table after your hike.
Check before you go
- The Patio Restaurant is open Mo-Th,Su 07:00-21:00 and Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00.
- Sunrise on 15 January is 07:18.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Briarcliff Manor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).