AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Rockaway Valley, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Lake Telemark–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 9 sights 1.5 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

    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

  3. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) Viewpoint–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

  5. Splitrock Reservoir–Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated / Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), 9 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

  6. Hibernia Brook Trail–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  7. Meriden Trail (Red) & Meriden Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  8. Meriden Trail (Red)–Meriden Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

  9. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 5 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  10. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  11. Hawkwatch Overlook–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  12. Darlington Drive–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking