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. Saffin Pond–Blue Heron Lake, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 223 min of walking

2. Highlands Spur Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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

4. Waldon Road & Yellow Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Compton-Gobel Road–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Longwood Lake & Waldon Road via Compton-Gobel Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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

9. Waldon Road Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Blue Trail & Yellow/Highlands Trail Loop 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 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.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 70 min of walking

11. Lake Hopatcong–CLOSED HT (No Access), 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

12. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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