Sunset hikes near Willow Brook, 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. Prospect Rock–West Pond, 4 sights 2.6 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

2. Bare Rock Trail–Doris Duke Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 58 min of walking

3. Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint via Appalachian Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. West Valley Trail 7.7 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

6. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 8.6 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

7. Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights 9.6 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

8. Augusta Mine Trail–Hutchinson Trail, 8 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Augusta Mine Trail–Hutchinson Trail, 4 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Hutchinson Trail–Munsee Eage, 8 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 70 min of walking

11. McKeags Meadow / Red Back–McKeags Meadow Loop, 7 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 79 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Weyble Pond–Gatun Pond, 5 sights 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 53 min of walking

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