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 0 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) 1.7 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. Beaver Brook Trail (White) & Waldon Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking

4. Waldon Road & Yellow Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Shawnee via Compton-Gobel Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Waldon Road Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 69 min of walking

7. Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint–Lake Ames, 8 sights 3.1 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.

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

8. Lake Telemark–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 9 sights 3.1 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

9. Lake Ames–Lake Telemark, 8 sights 3.1 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

10. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 3.3 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

11. Beach Glen Mine–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 131 min of walking

12. Hawkwatch Overlook–Hibernia Brook Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 119 min of walking