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. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

2. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

3. Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. EMC Overlook–MacRae Park Pond, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Gray's Lake–EMC Overlook, 5 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Gray's Lake Open Space–Gray's Lake, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 94 min of walking

7. Easter Lake–Easter Lake Beach, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Easter Lake Connector Trails via Harry Piper Parkway Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Around the Block–Bill Riley Trail, 9 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 121 min of walking

10. Bill Riley Trail–Clive Greenbelt Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 273 min of walking

11. Bill Riley Trail & Great Western Connector 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

12. John Pat Dorrian Viewpoint & Martin Luther King Junior Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 134 min of walking