AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near McAfee, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Steeny Kill Lake–Lake Marcia, 3 lakes 8.3 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 8.3 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 8.3 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. Blue Dot Viewpoint–Appalachian Viewpoint, 7 sights 10.2 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

  5. Saffin Pond–Blue Heron Lake, 6 sights 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 223 min of walking

  6. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 12.4 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. Prospect Rock–West Pond, 4 sights 12.8 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

  8. Highlands Spur Trail 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 12.9 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 13 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. Waldon Road & Yellow Trail 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 125 min of walking