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 1.1 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 1.6 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 Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Gray's Lake–EMC Overlook, 5 lakes 1 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

5. EMC Overlook–MacRae Park Pond, 3 sights 1.4 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

6. Gray's Lake Open Space–Gray's Lake, 6 sights 0 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. Waveland Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Greenwood Park Lagoon–Maytag Reflecting Pool, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 31 min of walking

9. Easter Lake–Easter Lake Beach, 4 lakes 3.2 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

10. Walker Johnston Fishing Pond–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Around the Block–Bill Riley Trail, 9 sights 1.7 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

12. Bill Riley Trail–Clive Greenbelt Trail, 5 sights 1.7 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