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 1.4 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 · 480 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 5 sights 2.3 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. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Meriden Trail (Red)–Meriden Trail, 3 sights 3 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

5. Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) Viewpoint–Meriden Trail (Red), 3 sights 3.2 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

6. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

7. Beaver Pond & Hibernia Brook Trail Loop via Four Birds Trail 3.3 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

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

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 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.

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

10. Darlington Drive–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 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.

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

11. Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Green Pond 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 56 min of walking