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. Great Horned Owl Trail & Overlook Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

2. Big Meadows Path (1 mi)–Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi) Loop, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Overlook Deck & Overlook Trail (2.3 mi) via Dripping Rock Trail (2.5 mi) 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi)–Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi), 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi) & Wetland Spur Trail (0.4 mi) 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Overlook Trail (2.3 mi) 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Red Trabue Walking Path 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D via Red Trabue Walking Path 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

9. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 4 viewpoints 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 194 min of walking

11. Golden Bear Reservior & Ashbaugh Road 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 227 min of walking

12. Overlook Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint