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. Rocky Woods Range–Chattering Rock Loop, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. The Wall–Burial By-pass Loop, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Chattering Rock–The Wall, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 46 min of walking

5. Miller Hill 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Wildcat Pond & Town Forest Road via Middle Sister 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 64 min of walking

7. Condo Rock–NEMBA Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 58 min of walking

8. Park Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. Wenakeening Woods 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Bald Hill 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 109 min of walking

11. Beaver Pond 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

12. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 36 min of walking