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. Windsor Ridge Pond via Sycamore Greenway Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 333 min of walking

2. Muddy Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. North Ridge Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Eagle Tree–City Park Roads, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 299 min of walking

5. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Landon Avenue Southwest via Sycamore Greenway Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 358 min of walking

7. Clear Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

8. Woodpecker Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Youth Sports Park Pond–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 240 min of walking

10. Court Hill Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Scott-Beech 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Sand Lake via Sycamore Greenway Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking