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. Western Pond & Pleasant Creek Trail Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

2. Prickly Pear Hiking Viewpoint & Prickly Pear Hiking Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Prairie Point–Cedar Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Cedar Trail & Hickory Trail via Walnut Trail 7.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Cedar Trail 7.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Alpine Slide & Remi's Ridge 9.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Green Downhill & Watch Tower 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Green Downhill–Jump Line, 5 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 74 min of walking

9. Jackson County Recreation Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

10. Hickory Trail & Oak Trail 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 81 min of walking

11. High Point–Goldenrod Sunset Point, 5 sights 12.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mississippi Palisades State Park Sunset Point–Goldenrod Sunset Point, 4 sights 12.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead