Sunset hikes

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. Butterfly Lake 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Butterfly Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 75 min of walking

3. Peavine Falls–Boulder Lookout, 9 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 41 min of walking

4. Camp Tranquility Main Entrance–Maggie's Glen, 10 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

5. Lunker Lake–Catfish Lake, 8 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Catfish Lake–Breezy, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Breezy–Cat Dog Snake, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. Old Lake–Breezy, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

9. Fire Pits Sunset Point–Red Sunset Point, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 40 min of walking

10. Double Oak Lake–Oak Mountain State Park Beach, 7 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 38 min of walking

11. White Sunset Point–Maggie's Glen Loop, 9 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 21 min of walking

12. Thunder Sunset Point–Double Oak Lake, 7 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 40 min of walking