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. Cannon Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 42 min of walking

2. Horse-Shoe Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

3. Middle Creek Reservoir–Vista, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 52 min of walking

4. Vista–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 29 min of walking

5. Conservation Trail–Spicebush Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Horseshoe Sunset Point & Horse-Shoe Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 132 min of walking

7. State Game Lands Number 156 Sunset Point–Horseshoe Sunset Point, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 200 min of walking

8. Oak Loop Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Speedwell Forge Lake & Conestoga Trail System 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Spring Lake–Explorer Lodge Road, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Forge Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Activities Trail–Light Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint