Sunset hikes near Newfoundland, 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. Splitrock Reservoir–Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated / Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), 9 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 3 summits 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 191 min of walking

3. Charlotteburg Reservoir–Splitrock Reservoir, 10 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 309 min of walking

4. Blue Trail Connector to Indian Cliffs Outlook 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Four Birds Viewpoint–Unmarked Foot Viewpoint, 8 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 320 min of walking

6. Durham Pond–Fox Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 202 min of walking

8. Meriden Trail (Red)–Meriden Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) Viewpoint–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 67 min of walking

11. Beaver Pond & Hibernia Brook Trail Loop via Four Birds Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Hawkwatch Overlook–Beaver Pond Loop, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint