Sunset hikes near Bradley Gardens, 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. Wood Duck Lake–Snake Lake, 5 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

2. Duke Reservoir–Vista Lake, 13 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

3. Otter Lake–Heron Lake, 7 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

4. Great Oak–Otter Lake, 8 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. Heron Lake–Turtle Lake, 7 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

6. William L Hutcheson Memorial Forest–Creek Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

8. South Branch River Trail 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Blue Trail–Green Connector, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Blackwells Trail–Creek Trail, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Creek Trail–Twisty Trail, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cedar Trail & Creek Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

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