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. Wedgewood Lake & 84th Street Sunset Point via 84th Street Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

2. 84th Street Sunset Point via 84th Street Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. MoPac Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Yankee Hill Sunset Point–84th Street Sunset Point, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

5. Holmes Lake Park Beach & Old Trail via Billy Wolff Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Holmes Lake Park Beach via Billy Wolff Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

7. 84th Street Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Pine Lake Pond via Old Cheney Road Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Holmes Lake–Holmes Lake Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Elton Lux Memorial Drive via David Murdock Trail 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Old Cheney Road Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Helen Boosalis Trail & Old Trail via Rock Island Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 69 min of walking