Sunset hikes near Spring Valley, 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. Henry Hudson Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

2. Upper Pond–Lower Pond, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 143 min of walking

3. Bayonet Farms Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Clare Pond & Bayonet Farms Trail via Steeplechase Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 73 min of walking

5. Seidler Beach–Seidler's Beach, 3 beaches 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

6. Jake Brown Road 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Natco Lake via Henry Hudson Trail 7.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:04 PM

   1. Be there7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Dark7:52 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Lincoln Boulevard & Orange Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 156 min of walking

9. Helmetta Pond–Orange Trail, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 152 min of walking

10. Ramanessin Trail 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Throck Morton Hill via Yellowbrook Road 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

12. Yellowbrook Road 9 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 236 min of walking