AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Jamesburg Gardens, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Lake Manalapan–Gravel Hill Trail (White), 6 sights 0.5 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

  2. Blue Trail–Gravel Hill Trail (White), 5 sights 0.7 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

  3. Gravel Hill Trail (White) & Red Trail 1.1 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

  4. Lincoln Boulevard & Orange Trail 2.6 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

  5. Helmetta Pond–Gray Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  6. Gray Trail & Lincoln Boulevard via Snuffy Hollow Trail (Yellow) 2.6 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. New Pond–First Pond, 4 lakes 5.1 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

  8. Ireland Brook Trail (Yellow) 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  9. Stone Tavern Lake–Water Hazard, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

  10. Omni Trail & Rising Sun Loop 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 116 min of walking

  11. Omni Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  12. Cranbury Brook 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking