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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Lake Petocka 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  3. Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 299 min of walking

  4. Oriole Avenue 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:44 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

  8. West 86th Street South 11.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:56 PM

    1. Be there6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 304 min of walking

  10. West 92nd Street North 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

  11. Leave by 3:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 366 min of walking

  12. Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 127 min of walking