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. Red Run 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

2. Madison Woods 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

3. Finale Climb 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

4. Bunker Hill 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

5. Clinton River Park Trails - Single Track 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

6. Abandoned Dragline Excavator–Clinton River Park Trails - P Loop, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 181 min of walking

7. Clinton River Park Trails - P Loop–Clinton River Park Trails - Single Track, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Biers Overlook–Burgess Overlook, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

9. Burgess Overlook–Secret Beach, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Lake Norcenta via Clinton River Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:20 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 303 min of walking

11. Ferry Drain–Crystal Lake, 5 lakes 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 285 min of walking

12. Troy Lake & Turtle Woods Preserve Beach 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 127 min of walking