Sunset hikes near Kitchell, 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. Splitrock Reservoir–Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated / Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), 9 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 202 min of walking

3. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Beaver Pond–Hibernia Brook Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 87 min of walking

5. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 98 min of walking

6. Hawkwatch Overlook–Hibernia Brook Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 119 min of walking

7. Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint–Lake Ames, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 209 min of walking

8. Beach Glen Mine–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 131 min of walking

9. Lake Telemark–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 115 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lake Ames–Lake Telemark, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 209 min of walking

11. Meriden Trail (Red)–Meriden Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking