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. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.5 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

2. Splitrock Reservoir–Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated / Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), 9 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 · 480 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. Wildcat Ridge Trail (Yellow) & Woods Road via Four Birds Trail 3.1 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

4. 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

5. Hawkwatch Overlook–Hibernia Brook Trail, 3 sights 3.2 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

6. Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint–Lake Ames, 8 sights 3.2 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

7. Beach Glen Mine–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 4 sights 3.2 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

8. Lake Telemark–Beach Glen Trail (Blue), 9 sights 3.2 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

9. Lake Ames–Lake Telemark, 8 sights 3.2 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

10. Hibernia Brook Trail & Woods Road - Not Maintained via Beach Glen Trail (Blue) 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 108 min of walking

11. Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 0.8 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 0.8 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