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. Jacobs Creek Trail (white)–Red, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Red & Yellow via White 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Ridge Trail (white) Viewpoint–Scenic Overlook - Delaware River, 6 viewpoints 2.9 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

4. Scenic Overlook - Delaware River–Scudder Falls Bridge Shared Use Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.9 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.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 128 min of walking

5. Continental Lane Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Belle Mountain–Scenic Overlook - Delaware River, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

7. Blue Dot Trail–Red Dot Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Horseback Riding Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Church Pond–Blue Dot Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

10. Red square–Summit trail - Blue square, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 182 min of walking

11. Washington Crossing Historic Park Viewpoint via Delaware Canal Towpath 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 224 min of walking

12. Founders' Pond via Delaware Canal Towpath 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 208 min of walking