AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Scenic Link Viewpoint–Cuesta Ridge Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 31 min of walking

  2. Highlands of Navesink–Cuesta Ridge Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Laurel Ridge Sunset Point–Cuesta Ridge Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  4. Candlestick Trail & Cuesta Ridge Trail via Grand Tour Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 23 min of walking

  5. Battery Viewpoint–Battery Loop, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  6. Sandy Hook Unit Beach–Beach E, 5 beaches 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  7. Cuesta Ridge Trail & Grand Tour 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  8. Grand Tour Trail–Grand Tour, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Candlestick Trail & Claypit Run 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  10. Henry Hudson Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  11. Sandy Hook Unit Beach–Navesink Beach, 3 beaches 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:03 PM

    1. Be there7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Dark7:51 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:51 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. North Beach via North Bragg Road 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking