Sunset hikes near Charing Cross, mi

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. Lake Placid 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Crystal Lake–Dawsons Millpond, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 234 min of walking

3. Adams Road Mastodon via Clinton River Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 274 min of walking

4. Waterfall Pointe & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 213 min of walking

5. Clinton River Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 156 min of walking

6. Galloway Creek via Clinton River Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 190 min of walking

7. Glowing Viewpoint–Big Idea Chair, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 180 min of walking

8. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 281 min of walking

9. Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 312 min of walking

10. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 186 min of walking

11. Galloway Creek via Clinton River Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 261 min of walking

12. River Woods Viewpoint via River Woods Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 98 min of walking