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. George's Beach & Sanctuary Pond 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

2. Leopold Lake–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 3 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Prairie Crossing Pond 2, 5 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Davis Lake–Schreiber Lake, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 266 min of walking

5. Washington Street Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

6. Sand Lake & Millennium Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 238 min of walking

7. Highland Lake–Cherry Lake, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Jones Island Beach–Molly's Pond, 3 beaches 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

9. McDonald Woods Lake–McDonald Woods Lake Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 236 min of walking

10. Central Park Beach via Bike/Walking Path 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Millennium Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Lake via North Almond Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking