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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Outer Loop Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Pond 11–Pond 3, 9 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 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 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 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 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

6. Norton Reservoir & Red Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

7. Taylor's Hill Conservation Area & Taylor Hill Conservation Woods 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

8. Red Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

9. Dead Man's Path 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

10. Greenwood Lake–G's Place, 11 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

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

11. Branch street woods–Johnson Acres, 4 groves 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Disc Golf Course 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

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