Sunset hikes near Stockholm, 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 6.3 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. Beaver Brook Trail (White)–Teal/Black Dot, 3 sights 6.7 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

3. Lake Shawnee–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 5.9 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

4. Longwood Lake–Highlands Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 98 min of walking

5. Saffin Pond–Ogden Mine Railroad Trail Loop, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 127 min of walking

6. Blue Trail & Yellow/Highlands Trail Loop 6.7 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

7. Green Pond 6.2 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 6.6 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. Splitrock Reservoir–Timberbrook Pond, 11 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 317 min of walking

10. Four Birds Viewpoint–Unmarked Foot Viewpoint, 8 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 320 min of walking

11. Highlands Spur Trail 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

12. Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking