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. Kettlestone Commons Pond & Tallgrass Pond via Heart of the Warrior Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

2. Clive Lake & Clive Greenbelt Trail via Heart of the Warrior Trail 2.7 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. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

3. Walnut Trace Park Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bob Layton Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. Little Walnut Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Greenwood Park Lagoon–Maytag Reflecting Pool, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 312 min of walking

7. Grand Avenue Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 137 min of walking

8. Lake Ceres–Greenwood Hills Greenbelt, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

9. Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area Beach–Lake Ceres, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

10. Long Meadow Drive Greenbelt 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 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 · 60 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Jordan Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 185 min of walking

12. Sheridan Avenue 1 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 310 min of walking