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. Pond 11 & Outer Loop Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 158 min of walking

2. Outer Loop Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Pond 11–Pond 3, 9 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 167 min of walking

4. G's Place–Back-of-the-Hill Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Norton Reservoir & Red Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

7. Red Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

8. Taylor's Hill Conservation Area & Taylor Hill Conservation Woods 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

9. Greenwood Lake–G's Place, 11 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 173 min of walking

10. Dead Man's Path 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

11. Branch street woods–Johnson Acres, 4 groves 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Disc Golf Course 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint