Sunset hikes

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. Bowman Hill & Saint Clair Pond via Delaware Canal Towpath 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 365 min of walking

2. D&R Canal Towpath & D&R Greenway 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

3. Trenton Water Works & D&R Greenway 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

4. Trenton Water Works & D&R Greenway 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Delaware Canal Towpath 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 min of walking

6. Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

7. Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

8. Ridge Trail (white) Viewpoint–Scenic Overlook - Delaware River, 6 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 127 min of walking

9. Scenic Overlook - Delaware River via D&R Canal Towpath 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

10. Scudder Falls Bridge Shared Use Viewpoint–Saint Clair Pond, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 150 min of walking

11. Capitol View Riverwalk Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Beaver Pond via Delaware Canal Towpath 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking