Sunset hikes near Whitehall, 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. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

2. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Maier's Pond 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Lake Hopatcong Trail & Mt Inlet Loop (Yellow) 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

6. Highlands Spur Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walking

7. Compton-Gobel Road–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 78 min of walking

8. Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 90 min of walking

9. Yellow Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Waldon Road Loop 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 69 min of walking

11. Heistein Pond & Randolph Trails 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

12. Patriots' Path 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walking

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