Sunset hikes near Highland Lakes, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Prospect Rock–West Pond, 4 sights 7.8 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 21 min of walking
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Bare Rock Trail–Doris Duke Trail, 3 sights 12.6 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 58 min of walking
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Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 12.6 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 12.9 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 80 min of walking
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Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 13.1 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:23 PM
- Head back7:38 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 59 min of walking
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Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walking
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Blue Trail & Yellow/Highlands Trail Loop 13.6 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:23 PM
- Head back7:38 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 70 min of walking
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Splitrock Reservoir–Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated / Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), 9 sights 12.3 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 68 min of walking
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Green Pond 11.9 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:23 PM
- Head back7:38 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 56 min of walking
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Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 12.3 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:23 PM
- Head back7:38 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 35 min of walking
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Cantys Lake–Red Trail Loop, 3 sights 13 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 64 min of walking
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White Viewpoint–Cantys Lake, 3 sights 13.2 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 42 min of walking