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. Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. McAdams Peak–Cedar Hill, 8 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

3. Cedar Hill–Stump Lake, 10 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walking

4. Hickory Viewpoint–Goat Cliff, 13 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 133 min of walking

5. Hickory North Sunset Point–Hickory Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

6. Lover’s Leap & Deer Lick Hollow via Rattle Snake Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Rattle Snake Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 62 min of walking

8. Twin Springs–Stump Lake, 8 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Confluence Overlook–Confluence Overlook Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 150 min of walking

10. Royal Lake & Pohman Slough via Royal Landing 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Prairie Adventure Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Pohman Slough & Royal Landing 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

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