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. Jacobs Creek Trail (white)–Red, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Newtown-Scudder Falls Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Scenic Overlook - Delaware River via D&R Canal Towpath 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

4. Belle Mountain & Scenic Overlook - Delaware River via Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. Blue Dot Trail–Red Dot Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Continental Lane Trail 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Church Pond–Blue Dot Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

9. Horseback Riding Trail 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. NW Loop Trail (red)–Red square, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 22 min of walking

11. Red & Yellow via White 4.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Newtown Township Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

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