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. South Loop Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 181 min of walking

2. Snapping Turtle Spring 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

3. Manchester Pond Reservoir 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Red Brush Hill & Warner Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Warner Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

6. Disc Golf Course 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

7. Oak Hill 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Balancing Rock via South Loop Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

9. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Sunrise Hill Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

10. Red Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Monument Rock–Muskrat Pond, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Pinnacle via Warner Trail 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:42 PM

    1. Be there7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead