Sunset hikes near Butterworth Farms, 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. Lewis Morris County Park Beach–Sunrise Lake Loop, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Yellow Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

3. Heistein Pond & Randolph Trails 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

4. Longwood Lake & Beaver Brook Trail (White) 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 152 min of walking

5. Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking

6. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 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 · 390 ft climb · 59 min of walking

7. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 7 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 98 min of walking

8. Beach Glen Mine–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 3 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 202 min of walking

10. Lake Ames–Lake Telemark, 8 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 209 min of walking

11. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Hibernia Brook Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint