Sunset hikes near Raven Rock, 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. Yellow Viewpoint–lower waterfall ledge, 5 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:45 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Orange & Yellow 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 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 · 280 ft climb · 59 min of walking

3. Chief Running Deer Trail & Yellow 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Yellow 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 57 min of walking

5. Ecology Grove & Shooting Sports Access Road 4 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

6. Washington Crossing Historic Park Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 125 min of walking

7. Bowman Hill via Delaware Canal Towpath 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 119 min of walking

8. Great Buck Lake & Shooting Sports Access Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. Delaware Canal Towpath 6.9 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

10. Scenic Overlook - Delaware River–Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:30 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 335 min of walking

11. Belle Mountain & Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 134 min of walking

12. Cold Spring Creamery Sidepath 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 103 min of walking