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.

1. Prospect Rock–West Pond, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   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

2. Four Birds Viewpoint–Unmarked Foot Viewpoint, 8 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 320 min of walking

3. Bare Rock Trail–Doris Duke Trail, 3 sights 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   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

4. Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   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

5. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   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

6. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   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

7. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   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

8. Beaver Brook Trail (White)–Teal/Black Dot, 3 sights 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 265 min of walking

9. Steeny Kill Lake–Lake Marcia, 3 lakes 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:55 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 425 min of walking

10. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car10:51 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 416 min of walking

11. Lake Marcia & High Point Beach via Appalachian Trail 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car10:53 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 420 min of walking

12. Lake Shawnee–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 125 min of walking