Sunset hikes near Wantage, 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. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. High Point–High Point Monument, 6 viewpoints 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 37 min of walking

3. AT Observation Platform–Appalachian Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

4. Blue Dot Viewpoint–Appalachian Viewpoint, 7 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 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 · 220 ft climb · 79 min of walking

5. Prospect Rock–West Pond, 4 sights 14.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 21 min of walking

6. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 16.9 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

7. Highlands Spur Trail 17.1 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

8. Longwood Lake–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 78 min of walking

9. Lake Shawnee–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 78 min of walking

10. Blue Trail & Yellow/Highlands Trail Loop 16.3 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

11. Green Pond 17.1 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

12. Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 69 min of walking

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