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. Pine Lake Pond–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 301 min of walking

2. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 239 min of walking

3. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 187 min of walking

4. Tierra Williamsburg Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

5. Old Cheney Road Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 116 min of walking

6. SouthPointe Sunset Point via Tierra Williamsburg Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

7. Jamaica North Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Wilderness Park Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. 84th Street Sunset Point & Pine Lake Pond via Old Cheney Road Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

10. Rock Island Trail Loop 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

11. Appian Way Lake & Helen Boosalis Trail via Old Cheney Road Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

12. Helen Boosalis Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 64 min of walking