Sunset hikes near Branchville, 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 1.8 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 3.4 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. Thomas Rich Lake via Paulinskill Valley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 158 min of walking

4. Bird Mountain–Brink Road, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 110 min of walking

5. Blue Viewpoint–Hemlock Lake, 7 sights 10.3 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

6. AT Observation Platform–Appalachian Viewpoint, 11 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 151 min of walking

7. High Point–High Point Monument, 11 viewpoints 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 167 min of walking

8. Blue Dot Viewpoint–Appalachian Viewpoint, 7 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 79 min of walking

9. Mount McMitchell–Blue Dot Viewpoint, 7 sights 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 92 min of walking

10. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail & Sussex Branch Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

11. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail 10.3 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

12. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 12.6 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