Sunset hikes near Somersetin, 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. Lewis Morris County Park Beach–Sunrise Lake Loop, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Yellow Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

3. Heistein Pond & Randolph Trails 6.1 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

4. Patriots' Path 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 car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. Seward Hill via Patriots' Path 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 63 min of walking

6. Patriots' Path (White)–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 6.8 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

7. Patriots' Path & West Morris Greenway 6.8 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 · 100 ft climb · 105 min of walking

8. Horseshoe Lake–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 6.8 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

9. Maier's Pond 12.8 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

10. White Trail 13 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

11. Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

12. Mount Hope Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 12 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