Sunset hikes near Shippenport, 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. Lake Hopatcong & LHT (Morris Canal) 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

2. Maier's Pond 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Compton-Gobel Road–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 78 min of walking

5. White Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 106 min of walking

6. Yellow Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 72 min of walking

7. Heistein Pond & Randolph Trails 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

8. Mount Hope Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 102 min of walking

9. Patriots' Path (White)–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 181 min of walking

10. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

11. Lake Hopatcong Trail & Mt Inlet Loop (Yellow) 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Horseshoe Lake–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 106 min of walking