Sunset hikes near Capitol Hill, 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. Holiday Lake & Rancocas Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Delaware River Heritage Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

3. Rancocas Creek Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

4. West Avenue Nature Trails 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 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 · 49 min of walking

5. Bristol Lagoon via Bristol Spurline Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Delaware Canal Towpath 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

7. Silver Lake–Magnolia Lake, 4 lakes 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

8. PNE Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

9. Delaware Avenue 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

10. Rancocas Trail & Squirrel Run Trail (white/pink) & Rancocas Trail (white) 5.9 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

11. Manor Lake 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Beaver Pond & Cove Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking