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. 187th Street 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 94 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Lost Canyon Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. 92nd Avenue 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 115th Street 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

5. 67th Street 7.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 60th Street 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 53 min of walking

7. 142nd Street & 162nd Avenue 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 82 min of walking

8. 42nd Street 14.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Maquoketa River Canoe Trail 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 136 min of walking

10. High Point Trail & Ridge Trail 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 75 min of walking

11. Central Park Lake–West Pong Loop, 6 sights 19 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. West Pong–Central Park Beach, 4 sights 19.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint