Sunset hikes near Midwood, 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. NJ State Long Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Glen Trail via Doctor's Creek Trail 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:04 PM

   1. Be there7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Dark7:51 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Union Transportation Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

4. West Clubhouse Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bridges Trail–Clayton Fields Trail Loop, 3 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Bridges Trail 7.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:04 PM

   1. Be there7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Dark7:51 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Water Hazard–Con Center - Stone Tavern, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 54 min of walking

8. Stone Tavern Lake & Omni Trail Loop 8.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:03 PM

   1. Be there7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Dark7:51 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Con Center - Stone Tavern & Cross Country Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 22 min of walking

10. Con Center - Stone Tavern via Omni Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

11. Con Center - Stone Tavern 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 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 · 90 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Omni Trail & Rising Sun Loop 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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