Sunset hikes near Rocktown, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Orange trail 0.5 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

  2. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walking

  8. 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. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 127 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 128 min of walking

  11. D&R Canal Towpath 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 253 min of walking

  12. 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