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. Jacobs Peak–Chalkers Millpond, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 99 min of walking

2. Ingham Hill & The Preserve Viewpoint 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 63 min of walking

3. Chalkers Millpond–Crystal Lake, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Lake Rockview–Chalkers Millpond, 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Bear's Den 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. The Preserve Viewpoint 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Ingham Ponds 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 59 min of walking

8. Lower Ingham Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 58 min of walking

9. Prospect Hill & Lower Ingham Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 60 min of walking

10. Cranberry Pond–CCC Firepool, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 82 min of walking

11. CCC Firepool & Drop Pond via Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 153 min of walking

12. Bushy Hill & Bushy Hill Pond 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 113 min of walking