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. Neal Smith Trail & Top Shelf 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area Beach–Neal Smith Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

3. Swan Song & Top Shelf 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

4. Lake Halice–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 0 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

5. Clive Greenbelt Trail–Walnut Creek Trail, 3 sights 0 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

6. Waveland Trail 0 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

7. Greenwood Park Lagoon–Maytag Reflecting Pool, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

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

8. Lime Basin–Greenwood Park Lagoon, 4 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

9. Walker Johnston Fishing Pond–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Gray's Lake–MacRae Park Pond, 8 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Bill Riley Trail–Clive Greenbelt Trail, 5 sights 1.8 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

12. Around the Block–Bill Riley Trail, 9 sights 2.4 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