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. Case Falls–Carriage Viewpoint, 5 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 278 min of walking

2. Mount Nebo–Upper Case Pond, 3 beaches 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

3. Buckingham Reservoir–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Buckingham Reservoir Watershed Viewpoint–Buckingham Reservoir, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Longo Farm Open Space Viewpoint–Bestor Pond, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bestor Pond & Red Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 22 min of walking

7. White Viewpoint–Bestor Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. Gay City State Park Viewpoint & Upper Case Pond via Carriage Path 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Upper Case Pond–Strombery Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Strombery Pond & Bestor Pond 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walking

11. Lookout Mountain–Gay City Pond, 3 beaches 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 225 min of walking

12. Case Mountain Recreational Area Sunset Point & Carriage Viewpoint via Carriage Path 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 118 min of walking