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. Branched Oak Lake 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Fallbrook Trail via Alvo Road Trail 10.2 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

3. North Hills Lagoon & Roper Park Trail via Alvo Road Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pawnee Lake & Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area Beach 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

5. Oak Lake–Great Plains Trails Network Connector Trail, 3 sights 13.4 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

6. Highlands Trail Loop 10.7 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

7. Oak Creek–Salt Creek Levee Trail, 3 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 168 min of walking

8. Salt Creek Levee Trail 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

9. Jamaica North Trail 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

10. Wilderness Park Trail 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

11. Detroit-Lincoln-Denver Highway Marker via Salt Creek Levee Trail 13.7 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

12. 1st Street Trail 12 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 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 · 6 min of walking