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. Splitrock Reservoir–Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated / Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), 9 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 65 min of walking

3. Meriden Trail (Red)–Meriden Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 66 min of walking

4. Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) Viewpoint–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 67 min of walking

5. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 202 min of walking

6. Beaver Pond & Hibernia Brook Trail Loop via Four Birds Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Hawkwatch Overlook–Beaver Pond Loop, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 35 min of walking

9. Lake Rickabear via Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 88 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated via Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 72 min of walking

11. Hillcrest Trail (Blue)–Mud Hole Trail (Yellow), 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 145 min of walking

12. Blue Trail Connector to Indian Cliffs Outlook 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint