Sunset hikes near Lanam, in

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 220 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 158 min of walking

  3. Tecumseh Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  4. Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Horse Trail X 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Pate Hollow Trail 11.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  9. Polly Grimshaw Trail 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  10. D'Angelo's Pond 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

  11. Jackson Creek Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  12. Deer Pond & Grubb Road 13.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 68 min of walking