Sunset hikes near Hallam, 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. Southwest 58 Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 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 · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 4 sights 13 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

3. Pine Lake Pond–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 301 min of walking

4. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 13.5 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. SouthPointe Sunset Point–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 95 min of walking

6. Wilderness Park Trail 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Jamaica North Trail 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Tallgrass Loop Trail 11 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

9. Old Cheney Road Trail 15.5 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

10. Tierra Williamsburg Trail 16.1 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

11. Rock Island Trail Loop 16.1 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

12. 84th Street Sunset Point & Pine Lake Pond via Old Cheney Road Trail 16.4 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 — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking