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.

1 of 12 spots

Beaver Brook Trail (White)–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 2.8 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
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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
Longwood Lake & Beaver Brook Trail (White) 2.8 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 2.8 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Lake Telemark–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 9 sights 2.7 mi away

Leave by 6:05 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
2. Sunset7:26 PM
3. Head back7:41 PM
4. At your car8:35 PM
5. Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 115 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint–Lake Ames, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

Leave by 5:17 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
2. Sunset7:26 PM
3. Head back7:41 PM
4. At your car9:21 PM
5. Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 209 min of walking
Lake Ames–Lake Telemark, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

Leave by 5:17 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
2. Sunset7:26 PM
3. Head back7:41 PM
4. At your car9:21 PM
5. Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 209 min of walking
Mount Hope Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 0.2 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Lake Telemark–Evergreen Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

Leave by 6:41 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
2. Sunset7:26 PM
3. Head back7:41 PM
4. At your car7:57 PM
5. 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
Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 3.5 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
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
Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 3.5 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
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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
Highlands Spur Trail 5.5 mi away

Leave by 6:51 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
2. Sunset7:26 PM
3. Head back7:41 PM
4. At your car7:53 PM
5. 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
Waldon Road Loop 3.9 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
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

Sunset hikes near Mount Hope, nj

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