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. Muddy Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. North Ridge Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Windsor Ridge Pond via Sycamore Greenway Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Landon Avenue Southwest via Sycamore Greenway Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Highway 1 Trail & Landon Avenue Southwest 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Eagle Tree–City Park Roads, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Landon Avenue Southwest 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

8. Clear Creek Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Woodpecker Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. West Lake–Liberty Centre Pond, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Youth Sports Park Pond via North Ridge Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Youth Sports Park Pond–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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