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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Bear Creek Path 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Hagan-Burke Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 245 min of walking

  3. Monon Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  4. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

  5. Quayle Pond 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

  6. Churchill Pond 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

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

  7. Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

  11. Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 187 min of walking

  12. Wilson Pond 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 105 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint