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. Steeny Kill Lake–Lake Marcia, 3 lakes 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:55 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 425 min of walking

2. Steenykill Viewpoint–Steeny Kill Lake, 6 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:51 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 416 min of walking

3. Lake Marcia & High Point Beach via Appalachian Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 420 min of walking

4. 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

5. Monument / Shawangunk Ridge Viewpoint–Monument Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 149 min of walking

6. Monument Viewpoint–Lake Marcia, 5 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 125 min of walking

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Mount McMitchell–Blue Dot Viewpoint, 7 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 92 min of walking

11. 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

12. Saffin Pond–Blue Heron Lake, 6 sights 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 223 min of walking