Sunset hikes near Pequest, 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. High Rock Mountain & High Rocks Trail 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Jenny Jump Trail (Light Blue) & Mountain Lake Trail (Yellow) 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Jenny Jump Trail (Light Blue) Viewpoint–Lake Just-It, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walking

4. Lake Just-It–Buzzards Glory Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 199 min of walking

5. White 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 22 min of walking

6. Red Sunset Point & Red Trail 9.3 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. Yellow Trail 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Round Valley Recreation Area Beach & Red Trail 15.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Evergreen Trail & Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail 14.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

10. Round Valley Reservoir & Mannon Pond via Cushetunk Trail 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 40 min of walking

11. Maier's Pond 17.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. White Trail 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 106 min of walking