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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Jacobs Pond 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. McKenna Marsh Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  4. Indian Head River 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  6. Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  8. Cow Pond & Bird Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Simon Hill Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Pine Run 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

  11. Fulling Millpond 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  12. Holly Pond & Cow Pond 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead