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. Great Western Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

3. Lake Colechester via Highway 28 Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

4. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Halice–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

6. Clive Greenbelt Trail–Walnut Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 263 min of walking

7. Waveland Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. East Wells Fargo Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Wells Fargo Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Jordan Creek Trail 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Knolls Greenway Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Greenwood Park Lagoon–Maytag Reflecting Pool, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 96 min of walking