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. Big Bluestem Trail & Dragonfly Trail 0 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

2. Neptune Lake 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

3. Black Bear Trail & Connector Trail 6.8 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

4. Forbes Woods Ridge Viewpoint–Buckeye Trail, 3 sights 9.9 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

5. Bedford Reservation Viewpoint–Buckeye Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 124 min of walking

6. Buckeye Trail 9.9 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

7. Bridal Veil Falls–Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, 7 sights 9.9 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

8. Buckeye Trail–Eddie's Wildlife Pass, 6 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 120 min of walking

9. Little Overlook & Forbes Crossing Trail via Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

10. Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail 10.2 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

11. Carriage Lane Trail 13.6 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

12. Katz Road 11 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