Sunset hikes near New Village, 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. Merrill Creek Reservoir–Black Trail, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Morris Canal Greenway 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 24 min of walking

3. Highlands Trail–White / Highlands Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Highlands Trail–White / Highlands Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 84 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Highlands Trail / Yellow Trail & White Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

6. Red Sunset Point & Red Trail 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 32 min of walking

7. Forks Township Recreation Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Ringing Rocks Park Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 202 min of walking

9. Ringing Rocks Park Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 203 min of walking

10. Delaware Canal Towpath 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Ringing Rocks Park Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 202 min of walking

12. High Falls via Delaware Canal Towpath 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 201 min of walking