AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Heistein Pond & Randolph Trails 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  2. Maier's Pond 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Patriots' Path 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walking

  4. Seward Hill & Patriots' Path 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 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

  5. Lake Hopatcong & LHT (Morris Canal) 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

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

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  6. Yellow Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  7. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 8 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

  8. CLOSED HT (No Access)–Highlands Trail, 4 sights 8.3 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

  9. Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 8.4 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

  10. Highlands Spur Trail 9.2 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

  11. Waldon Road Loop 9.3 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

  12. Bear Pond–Lake Hopatcong Trail, 4 sights 7.8 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

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