Sunset hikes near Rudeville, 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. Beaver Brook Trail (White)–Teal/Black Dot, 3 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 265 min of walking

2. Saffin Pond–Blue Heron Lake, 6 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 223 min of walking

3. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 59 min of walking

4. Steeny Kill Lake–Lake Marcia, 3 lakes 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:55 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 425 min of walking

5. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:51 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 416 min of walking

6. Lake Marcia & High Point Beach via Appalachian Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 420 min of walking

7. Lake Shawnee–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 125 min of walking

8. Longwood Lake–Highlands Trail, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 98 min of walking

9. Blue Trail & Yellow/Highlands Trail Loop 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 70 min of walking

10. Four Birds Viewpoint–Unmarked Foot Viewpoint, 8 sights 10 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

11. Highlands Spur Trail 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 11.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking