AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near East Spotswood, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Lincoln Boulevard & Orange Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 156 min of walking

  2. Helmetta Pond–Orange Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 152 min of walking

  3. Jake Brown Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  4. Lake Manalapan–Gravel Hill Trail (White), 6 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Blue Trail–Gravel Hill Trail (White), 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Gray Trail & Lincoln Boulevard via Snuffy Hollow Trail (Yellow) 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  7. Gravel Hill Trail (white)–Green Trail, 4 sights 6.9 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

  8. New Pond–First Pond, 4 lakes 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 min of walking

  9. Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath 9.4 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

  10. Rutgers Ecological Preserve via Johnson Drive 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  11. Henry Hudson Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

  12. Tommy's Pond & Middlesex Greenway Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking