Sunset hikes near Wanaque, 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. North Cape–Middle Valley Lookout, 17 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 285 min of walking

2. Suzi's Rock–Stephens Lake, 17 sights 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Middle Valley Lookout–Ramapo Lake, 18 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Woodland Sunset Point–Ancients Pond, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 123 min of walking

5. Blue Viewpoint–White Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 94 min of walking

6. White Viewpoint–Cantys Lake, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 42 min of walking

7. Cantys Lake–Red Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. Beech Mountain–Ancients Pond, 6 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Purple Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Beech Mountain-Clove Viewpoint & Beech Mountain-Clove Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Buttermilk Falls & Beech Mountain-Clove Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Pancake Hollow Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 54 min of walking