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. Power Line Trail [A] Sunset Point–Lakeview Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lake Arthur & Lakeview Beach via Five Points Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lakeview Beach & Freeride Loop [J] via Glacier Ridge Trail (NCT) 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Glacier Ridge Trail (NCT) 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Hill Top Trail Connector & Hill Top Trail Loop via Pleasant Valley Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 2 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 1–Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 2, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. North Country Trail & Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 6 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Wyggeston Loop Trail & Wyggeston Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3 & Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 4 via Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 30 min of walking

11. Hells Hollow Falls & Kildoo Trail via Slippery Rock Gorge Trail (NCT) 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car10:40 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 320 min of walking

12. Kildoo Trail & Slippery Rock Gorge Trail (NCT) 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint