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 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 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 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

3. EMC Overlook–MacRae Park Pond, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Gray's Lake–EMC Overlook, 5 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Gray's Lake Open Space–Gray's Lake, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Easter Lake–Easter Lake Beach, 4 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

7. Easter Lake Connector Trails via Harry Piper Parkway Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Around the Block–Bill Riley Trail, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 121 min of walking

9. Bill Riley Trail–Clive Greenbelt Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 273 min of walking

10. Bill Riley Trail & Great Western Connector 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

11. Crocker Woods–Riverview Lake, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 85 min of walking

12. John Pat Dorrian Viewpoint & Martin Luther King Junior Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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