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. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Longwood Lake & Beaver Brook Trail (White) 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 152 min of walking

3. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 1.9 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

4. Lake Telemark–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 9 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 115 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Ames–Lake Telemark, 8 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 209 min of walking

6. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 98 min of walking

7. Wildcat Ridge Trail (Yellow) & Woods Road via Four Birds Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking

9. Darlington Drive–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking

10. Hibernia Brook Trail–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. Beaver Pond & Hibernia Brook Trail Loop via Four Birds Trail 3.2 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

12. Hawkwatch Overlook–Beaver Pond Loop, 3 sights 3.2 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