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. 1045N 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lyerla Lake 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 234 min of walking

3. Muntz Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Mississippi River Levee Road & Muddy Levee Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Kaolin Pond–Iron Mountain, 3 sights 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

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

6. Little Grand Canyon Sunset Point & Little Grand Canyon 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Cove Hollow 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Horse Campground Pond–Deer Pond, 3 lakes 16.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

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

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

11. Quail Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 4 lakes 16.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Miller Road 14.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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