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. Bridal Veil Falls–Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 119 min of walking

2. Bridle Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

3. Forbes Woods Ridge Viewpoint–Buckeye Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Little Overlook via Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

6. Bedford Reservation Viewpoint & Buckeye Trail via Bridle Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 32 min of walking

7. Buckeye Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. Sagamore Run Lake 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Eddie's Wildlife Pass–Mars Quarry, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Bike and Hike Trail–Red Lock Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 184 min of walking

11. Katz Road 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

12. Oakes Road Connector via Valley Parkway Connector 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 111 min of walking