Sunset hikes near Cranberry 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.

1. Evergreen Trail & Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

2. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail & Sussex Branch Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

3. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

4. Maier's Pond 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. White Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 106 min of walking

7. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

8. Lake Hopatcong–Bear Pond, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Lake Hopatcong Trail & Mt Inlet Loop (Yellow) 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

10. Highlands Spur Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walking

11. Yellow Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Patriots' Path (White)–West Morris Greenway / Patriots' Path, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 238 min of walking