Sunset hikes near Mount Freedom, 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 2.8 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. Lewis Morris County Park Beach–Sunrise Lake Loop, 7 sights 3.3 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

3. Yellow Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

4. Patriots' Path 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walking

5. Seward Hill & Patriots' Path 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 9.2 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 9.6 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. Waldon Road Loop 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Beach Glen Mine–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 3 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 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 · 110 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Hibernia Brook Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 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 · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking

12. Beaver Pond–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 5 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 66 min of walking

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