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. Patee Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 55 min of walking

2. Riverwalk Beach–Comeback Loop, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Corby Pond–Corby South, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

4. Riverwalk Beach 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

5. Valencia 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

6. Brownie Trail–Girl Scout Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Comeback–Low Rider, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Lanowa & Logan's Run 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Rock Island Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Bartlet Branch Trail 3.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Downs Drive 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

12. Area Access Trail & Multi-Use Trail B 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 53 min of walking