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. Lake Halcyon–Lake Varuna, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 156 min of walking

2. Great Seneca Highway Sidepath 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Great Seneca Highway Sidepath & Muddy Branch Greenway Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 136 min of walking

4. Lake Varuna–Great Seneca Highway Sidepath, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 159 min of walking

5. Butterfly Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Broom Sedge Loop Trail–Old Field Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

7. Washington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods & Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods via 4th Avenue 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. ICC Trail–Intercounty Connector Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 138 min of walking

9. Lake Bernard Frank–ICC Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Lake Needwood–Westside Viewpoint, 7 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 327 min of walking

11. Sunfish Pond & ICC Trail via Kengla Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Lake Frank Overlook–Lake Bernard Frank, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking