Sunset hikes near Loantaka Estates, 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. Noe Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

2. Patriots' Path 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

3. Pink Dot Trail & Primrose Brook Trail via Yellow Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

4. Lewis Morris County Park Beach–Sunrise Lake Loop, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Orange Reservoir & Oakdale Trail (Red) via West Ridge Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 42 min of walking

6. West Ridge Trail 9.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Elmdale Trail (Blue)–Hemlock Falls Loop, 7 sights 9.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Nook Hill–West Ridge Sunset Point, 8 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Hawk Hill–West Ridge Sunset Point, 4 beaches 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 25 min of walking

10. Hemlock Falls–Hobble Falls Loop, 8 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 52 min of walking

11. Mayapple Hill & West Ridge Sunset Point via Lenape Trail (Yellow) 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 45 min of walking

12. Bramhall Terrace–West Ridge Sunset Point, 9 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking