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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Maier's Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. White Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 106 min of walking

  3. Patriots' Path 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walking

  4. Seward Hill & Patriots' Path 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 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

  5. Patriots' Path (White)–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 181 min of walking

  6. Lake Hopatcong & LHT (Morris Canal) 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  7. Patriots' Path & West Morris Greenway 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 105 min of walking

  8. Horseshoe Lake–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 106 min of walking

  9. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Heistein Pond & Randolph Trails 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  11. Evergreen Trail & Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

  12. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking