Sunset hikes near Independence Corner, 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. Steeny Kill Lake–Lake Marcia, 3 lakes 6.1 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

2. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 6.1 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

3. Lake Marcia & High Point Beach via Appalachian Trail 6.1 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

4. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 236 min of walking

5. High Point–High Point Monument, 12 viewpoints 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 101 min of walking

6. Blue Dot Viewpoint–Appalachian Viewpoint, 7 sights 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 79 min of walking

7. AT Observation Platform–Appalachian Viewpoint, 11 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 151 min of walking

8. Mount McMitchell–Blue Dot Viewpoint, 7 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 92 min of walking

9. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 149 min of walking

10. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

11. Beaver Brook Trail (White)–Highlands Trail, 3 sights 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 316 min of walking

12. Highlands Trail–Teal/Black Dot, 3 sights 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 253 min of walking