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. Penguin Pool–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 249 min of walking

2. Holmes Lake Park Beach–Penguin Pool, 3 beaches 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 213 min of walking

3. Penguin Pool–Old Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

4. Holmes Lake–Holmes Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. David Murdock Trail–Dietrich Connector, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Oak Creek–David Murdock Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. North Hills Lagoon–14th Street Trail, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Fallbrook Trail via Alvo Road Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 152 min of walking

9. Oak Lake–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Detroit-Lincoln-Denver Highway Marker–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Highlands Trail Loop 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. MoPac Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

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