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. Zukey Lake via Lakelands Trail State Park 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Portage River 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking

3. Portage River 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Chenango Lake–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Lakelands Trail State Park 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Brady Trail & Chambers Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Camp Sunset Point–Brighton State Recreation Area Beach, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

8. Duck Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 24 min of walking

9. Roepcke Pond & Duck Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. The & Peach Mountain Observatory Road Loop 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Peach Mountain Observatory Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Old Sawmill & Peach Mountain Observatory Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint