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 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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

2. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.2 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

3. Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint–Lake Ames, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Beach Glen Mine–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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

5. Lake Telemark–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lake Ames–Lake Telemark, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Hawkwatch Overlook–Hibernia Brook Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 7 sights 2.8 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

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

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Darlington Drive, 5 sights 3.2 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. Darlington Drive–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 3.2 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

12. Beaver Pond–Hibernia Brook Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 87 min of walking