Sunset hikes near Russia, 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. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 2.8 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

2. Blue Trail & Yellow/Highlands Trail Loop 3.5 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

3. Highlands Spur Trail 4.8 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

4. Waldon Road Loop 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Darlington Drive–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Green Pond 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 56 min of walking

8. Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 35 min of walking

9. Hibernia Brook Trail & KDM Woods 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 77 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Darlington Drive & Hibernia Brook Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. Woods Road 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Lake Telemark–Evergreen Trail, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 41 min of walking

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