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–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 8 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 339 min of walking

2. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Blue Viewpoint–White Viewpoint, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 94 min of walking

4. Cantys Lake–Red Trail Loop, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 64 min of walking

5. White Viewpoint–Cantys Lake, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 42 min of walking

6. Lake Rickabear via Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

7. Charlotteburg Reservoir–Splitrock Reservoir, 10 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 309 min of walking

8. Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated via Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 94 min of walking

9. Blue Trail Connector to Indian Cliffs Outlook 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

10. Meriden Trail (Red)–Meriden Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

11. Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) Viewpoint–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

12. Beaver Pond & Hibernia Brook Trail Loop via Four Birds Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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