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. Rock Island Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

2. 150 Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 265 min of walking

3. Lake Jacomo–Fleming Park Beach, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. 1014 Loop via Park Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. 1014 Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

6. Lake Nell–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

7. Pool 1 via Entrance Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

8. Coot Lake–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 98 min of walking

9. Jackrabbit Lake–Plover Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

10. Catclaw Lake–Jackrabbit Lake Loop, 8 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

11. Plover Lake & Prairie Hollow Lake 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

12. Prairie Hollow Lake–Coot Lake, 3 lakes 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking