Sunset hikes near Sand Hills, 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. Steeny Kill Lake–Lake Marcia, 3 lakes 8.2 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

2. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 8.2 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

3. Lake Marcia & High Point Beach via Appalachian Trail 8.2 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

4. Prospect Rock–West Pond, 4 sights 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 21 min of walking

5. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 236 min of walking

6. Beaver Brook Trail (White)–Teal/Black Dot, 3 sights 13.4 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

7. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 13.4 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

8. Saffin Pond–Blue Heron Lake, 6 sights 13.6 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

9. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 149 min of walking

10. AT Observation Platform–Appalachian Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

11. High Point–High Point Monument, 6 viewpoints 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 37 min of walking

12. Lake Shawnee–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 12.7 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