Sunset hikes near Balesville, nj

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. Paulinskill Valley Trail Loop 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Paulins Kill Lake–Thomas Rich Lake, 3 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

3. Blue Viewpoint–Hemlock Lake, 7 sights 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

5. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Highlands Spur Trail 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

7. Lake Shawnee & Ogden Mine Railroad Trail via Yellow Trail 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 87 min of walking

8. Lake Hopatcong–CLOSED HT (No Access), 4 sights 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Gnome Hollow Trail 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. White Lake–White Lake Natural Resource Area Beach, 5 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Lake Hopatcong Trail & Mt Inlet Loop (Yellow) 11.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

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