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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  2. Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  4. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Wilbur Wright Trail 24 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  7. Pennsy Trail 22.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Metamora Lock 22.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walking

  9. Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Whitewater Canal Trail 25.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 149 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. West 900 S 30.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead