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. 830–1200, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. 1200–Beaver Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Beaver Trail & Rainbow Garden Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

4. Francis Spring–Pet Haven Extension, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 144 min of walking

5. 1178 & Gas Well Access Trail via Witch Hazel Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 71 min of walking

6. 1166 & Gas Well Access Trail via Witch Hazel Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Standing Stone–Table Rock, 5 rocks 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 1162–Catfish Pond, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 76 min of walking

9. Table Rock–Standing Stone, 5 rocks 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. 1104–1118, 8 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. 1104–Standing Stone, 8 sights 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. 1094–Standing Stone, 7 rocks 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking