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. Appaloosa Spur Trail–Camp Trail [White], 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 244 min of walking

2. Frankfort Mineral Springs–Mineral Springs, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 231 min of walking

3. Airport West Trail (110)–Horse Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 57 min of walking

4. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 136 min of walking

5. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 204 min of walking

6. Group Camping Area Lake–Appaloosa Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

7. Raccoon State Park's Lake on Traverse Run–Forest Trail [White], 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 28 min of walking

8. Abby's Trail (330)–Airport East Trail (140), 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

9. Forest Trail [White] 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 166 min of walking

10. Bald Knob 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:29 PM

    1. Be there7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Washington Road 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:29 PM

    1. Be there7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking