Sunset hikes near Morrisville, pa

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. Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath 3.4 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.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Trenton Water Works & D&R Greenway 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 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 · 41 min of walking

3. Trenton Water Works & D&R Greenway 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. D&R Canal Towpath & D&R Greenway 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

5. Delaware Canal Towpath 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

7. Scudder Falls Bridge Shared Use Viewpoint–Saint Clair Pond, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 244 min of walking

8. Capitol View Riverwalk Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 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 · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Beaver Pond via Delaware Canal Towpath 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 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 · 48 min of walking

10. Bowman Hill & Saint Clair Pond via Delaware Canal Towpath 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:43 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 365 min of walking

11. Washington Crossing Historic Park Viewpoint & Saint Clair Pond via Delaware Canal Towpath 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:20 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 326 min of walking

12. Manor Lake 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint