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. Geist Reservoir & Geist Greenway 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walking

2. Nickel Plate Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 105 min of walking

3. 146th Street Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Geist Greenway 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

5. HSE XC Course 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Lantern Ridge Pond 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Wooded Area via Nickel Plate Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Sahm Park Beach–Nickel Plate Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

9. Lantern Ridge Pond 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

10. SMC Bikeway 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

11. Charlevoix Lake–Delaware Lake, 3 lakes 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 134 min of walking

12. Valley Forge Lake 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint