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. North Field–Marshall Lake, 3 summits 3.1 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

2. Contour Trail & Rachel Carson Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 204 min of walking

3. Treesdale Farm Reservoir 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

4. North Ridge Trail (Red Blazes)–Purple Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 312 min of walking

5. Marshall Lake–Green Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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

6. North Park Meadow Overlook–Marshall Lake, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 70 min of walking

7. Adams Park Extra Path via Adams Township Park Walking Path 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. North Park Lake–Rachel Carson Trail, 5 sights 5.3 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

9. (MTB 5 downhill)–Blue Trail, 6 sights 5.6 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

10. North Ridge Trail (Red Blazes) 3.7 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

11. Knob Hill Disc Golf Course 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

12. (MTB 5 downhill) & Contour Trail via White Trail 6 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