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. Martell Forest Viewpoint 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 130 min of walking

2. Circle Trail 29.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:30 PM

   1. Be there7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Vermillion River–Big Woods Viewpoint, 4 sights 45.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Big Woods Viewpoint–Big Woods Trail, 5 sights 45.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walking

5. Crab Tree Trail & River Ridge Back Pack Trail 46.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking