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 Hills Lagoon–14th Street Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Fallbrook Trail via Alvo Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Highlands Trail Loop 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

4. Oak Creek–Oak Lake, 3 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 227 min of walking

5. 1st Street Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. 14th Street Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Superior Street Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. Roper Park Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

9. 14th Street Trail & Dietrich Connector 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 165 min of walking

10. Fallbrook Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. Holmes Lake Park Beach–Penguin Pool, 3 beaches 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Penguin Pool–Old Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking