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. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 0.1 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

2. Highlands Spur Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walking

3. Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 59 min of walking

5. Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking

6. Longwood Lake & Waldon Road via Compton-Gobel Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Teal/Black Dot & Yellow Dot Trail via Yellow Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 100 min of walking

8. Waldon Road Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Lake Hopatcong–CLOSED HT (No Access), 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 0 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

11. Lake Hopatcong Trail & Mt Inlet Loop (Yellow) 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Mount Hope Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 102 min of walking