Sunset hikes near Mount Fern, 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. Heistein Pond & Randolph Trails 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Mount Hope Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 102 min of walking

3. Beaver Brook Trail (White)–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 268 min of walking

4. Longwood Lake & Beaver Brook Trail (White) 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 152 min of walking

5. Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking

6. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 59 min of walking

7. Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 90 min of walking

8. Patriots' Path (White)–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 181 min of walking

9. Lake Hopatcong & LHT (Morris Canal) 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Horseshoe Lake–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 106 min of walking

11. Patriots' Path & West Morris Greenway 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. Lewis Morris County Park Beach–Sunrise Lake Loop, 7 sights 6 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