Sunset hikes near Potato Mound, 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.

1. Kathy Illich Gutowsky Observation Deck & Jeff Richardson Trail 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve & Jeff Richardson Trail 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Jeff Richardson Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Trail 9 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Wolf Cave–Trail 5, 3 sights 14.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. Trail 10 & Trail 8 via Trail 5 14.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Trail 4 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. McCormick's Creek Fire Tower & Trail 4 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

9. Trail 7 14.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Polly Grimshaw Trail 15.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. D'Angelo's Pond 15.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

12. B-Line Trail 15.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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