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. Paulinskill Valley Trail Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Thomas Rich Lake via Paulinskill Valley Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 158 min of walking

3. Paulins Kill Lake–Thomas Rich Lake, 3 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

4. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail & Sussex Branch Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

5. Lehigh & Hudson Rail Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 7 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

7. Saffin Pond–Blue Heron Lake, 6 sights 7.6 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

8. Highlands Spur Trail 9.2 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

9. Waldon Road & Yellow Trail 10.2 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

10. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 250 min of walking

11. Longwood Lake–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 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.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 78 min of walking

12. Lake Shawnee–Teal/Black Dot, 4 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 78 min of walking