Sunset hikes near Mount Hope, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Lake Telemark–Evergreen Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 41 min of walking
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Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Highlands Spur Trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walking
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Waldon Road Loop 3.9 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 58 min of walking
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Meriden Trail (Red) & Meriden Trail 3.7 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 89 min of walking
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Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 6:39 PM
- Leave trailhead6:39 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Darlington Drive–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 4.6 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
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