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. Kiwanis Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Globe Mill Pond–Fitz Overshot Waterwheel Loop, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Meads Highway 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Yellow Loop 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Orange Loop 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Green Trail–Orange Loop, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Blue Trail–Green Trail, 4 sights 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Grassland Trail & Woodland Trail 19.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

9. West Scio Preserve 19.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Michigan Avenue Connector 19.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

11. Centennial Quarry–Hill Path, 3 sights 23.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 76 min of walking

12. B2B Trail (Chelsea-Dexter Section)–Miller Trail, 3 sights 22.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking