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. C-29 Trail–Old Hilltop Trail, 3 sights 0 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

2. C-29 Trail 0.1 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

3. Boogaloo–C-29 Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 61 min of walking

4. Old Hilltop Trail & Spruce Trail - Inner Loop via Peace Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walking

5. Cedar Grove Reservoir & Boogaloo via West Essex Trail 0.2 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

6. Spruce Trail - Inner Loop 0.2 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

7. Cedar Grove Reservoir–Boogaloo, 4 sights 0.2 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

8. West Essex Trail 0.2 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

9. Eagle Rock Reservation–Stony Hill, 4 groves 2.7 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

10. Wooden Bridge–Boogaloo, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bramhall Terrace–West Ridge Sunset Point, 9 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

12. Lenape Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 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 — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint