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. Buckeye Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 148 min of walking

2. Buckeye Trail & Headwaters Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 294 min of walking

3. Memorial Gateway via Lester A. Lefton Esplanade 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

4. Blanket Hill via Lester A. Lefton Esplanade 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. Spirit Rock via Lester A. Lefton Esplanade 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Lodge Pond–Killdeer Pond, 5 sights 14.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Killdeer Pond–Gray Fox Trail, 5 sights 14 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lodge Pond–Killdeer Pond, 6 sights 14.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Big Bluestem Trail & Dragonfly Trail 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

10. Portage Hike & Bike Trail 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. Bike and Hike Trail & Portage Hike & Bike Trail 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

12. Katz Road 20.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead