Sunset hikes near Denton, ne

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. Tallgrass Loop Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Fleming Woods Loop 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Duck Pond 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 187 min of walking

5. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 239 min of walking

6. Old Cheney Road Trail 9.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Pine Lake Pond via Old Cheney Road Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

8. Tierra Williamsburg Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Rock Island Trail Loop 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

10. SouthPointe Sunset Point–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail–Rock Island Trail, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail–Rock Island Trail, 3 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking