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. Rachel Carson Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. (MTB 5 downhill)–Blue Trail, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

3. North Field–Marshall Lake, 3 summits 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 280 min of walking

4. North Park Lake–Rachel Carson Trail, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. North Park Meadow Overlook–North Park Lake, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 37 min of walking

6. (MTB 5 downhill)–Blue Trail, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. North Ridge Trail (Red Blazes) 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 50 min of walking

8. Marshall Lake–Green Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

9. (MTB 5 downhill) & Contour Trail via White Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Green Loop Trail & Red / White Dot Blazed Trail Loop 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Hartwood Acres Sunset Point & Red / White Dot Blazed Trail Loop via Blue Blazed Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

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

12. Red / White Dot Blazed Sunset Point–Blue Blazed Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead