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. Lake Muskoday Road & Cherry Ridge Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Shank Road 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 21 min of walking

3. Jensen Cascade & Bouchoux Trail (Jensen Ledges Trail) 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walking

4. Jehu Mountain Road 13.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 114 min of walking

5. 4WD Sunset Point–Hodge Pond, 7 sights 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 166 min of walking

6. Quick Lake–Frick Pond, 3 lakes 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 124 min of walking

7. Hodge Pond–Quick Lake, 4 sights 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Walnut Loop West (Red) Sunset Point & Mountain Overlook Trail (Orange) via Yellow Brick Road (1) 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

9. Layton Road & Sunset Lodge Road 14.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Layton Road 14.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Orchard Lake–Quick Lake, 3 lakes 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 95 min of walking

12. Dave's Hill 15.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 75 min of walking