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. Maier's Pond 1.5 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 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. Evergreen Trail & Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail 6.6 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

4. Patriots' Path (White)–Patriots' Path, 3 sights 6.4 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

5. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 6.5 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

6. Lake Hopatcong–Bear Pond, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Patriots' Path & West Morris Greenway 6.4 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 6.5 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. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail & Sussex Branch Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

10. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 7.6 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

11. Compton-Gobel Road–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 78 min of walking

12. Yellow Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 72 min of walking