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. North Ridge Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Fox Valley Pond 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Colony Acres–Liberty Centre Pond Loop, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Muddy Creek Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Clear Creek Trail 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Timber Ridge Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Youth Sports Park Pond via North Ridge Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

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

8. Woodpecker Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. West Lake–Liberty Centre Pond, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Youth Sports Park Pond–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Muddy Creek Trail & North Liberty Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 125 min of walking

12. Liberty Centre Pond–Muddy Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 146 min of walking