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 2.9 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

2. Lime Basin & Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 3.3 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. Great Western Connector via Great Western Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. EMC Overlook–MacRae Park Pond, 3 sights 0.3 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

5. Gray's Lake–EMC Overlook, 5 lakes 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 car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Easter Lake Connector Trails via Harry Piper Parkway Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 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 · 90 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Around the Block–Bill Riley Trail, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 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 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 273 min of walking

11. Bill Riley Trail & Great Western Connector 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

12. Crocker Woods–Riverview Lake, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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