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. Miller Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

2. Lyerla Lake 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

3. Kaolin Pond–Iron Mountain, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 96 min of walking

4. Cache River–Canoe Trail, 3 sights 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 134 min of walking

5. Cache River & Lower Cache River Swamp Trail 14.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. 1045N 14.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Horse Campground Pond–Deer Pond, 3 lakes 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking

10. Quail Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 4 lakes 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Old River Road 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

12. Big Buck Creek Trail–Bopbcat Loop Trail, 4 sights 18.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:56 PM
    3. Head back7:11 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 58 min of walking