Sunset hikes near Beaver Lake, 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.

5 of 12 spots

Highlands Spur Trail 7.8 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
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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
CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 9.8 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
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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
Waldon Road Loop 9 mi away

Leave by 6:27 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car8:11 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
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Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 69 min of walking
Lake Hopatcong–CLOSED HT (No Access), 4 sights 10 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
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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
Green Pond 8.4 mi away

Leave by 6:32 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car8:04 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
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Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 56 min of walking
Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 8.6 mi away

Leave by 6:43 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car7:53 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 35 min of walking
Hudsonia Overlook Trail–Oreland Rail Trail, 4 sights 10.1 mi away

Leave by 6:46 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car7:54 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking
Durham Pond–Fox Trail, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

Leave by 6:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
2. Sunset7:22 PM
3. Head back7:37 PM
4. At your car8:04 PM
5. Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Hudsonia Overlook Trail–KDM Woods, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

Leave by 7:02 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car7:38 PM
5. Dark7:50 PM
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Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 12 min before dark.

0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Paulinskill Valley Trail Loop 9.4 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
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Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking
Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 11.4 mi away

Leave by 6:24 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
2. Sunset7:22 PM
3. Head back7:37 PM
4. At your car8:03 PM
5. Dark7:50 PM
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Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking
Darlington Drive–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 11.4 mi away

Leave by 6:24 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
2. Sunset7:22 PM
3. Head back7:37 PM
4. At your car8:03 PM
5. Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking

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