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. MCT Quercus Grove Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. MCT Nickel Plate Trail 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:39 PM

   1. Be there6:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 1 pond–16 17 18 Pond, 4 lakes 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. Route 66 Sunset Point & Route 66 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

5. Walker Road 15.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. MCT Silver Creek Trail 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Troy Park Pond 14.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

8. Signal Road 18 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Hornsby Sunset Point & Hornsby Road 19.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Hornsby Road 19.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Loyett Road 19.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. MCT Confluence Trail Spur–MCT Confluence Trail, 3 sights 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking