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. Crystal Lake–Dawsons Millpond, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 234 min of walking

2. Adams Road Mastodon via Clinton River Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 274 min of walking

3. Waterfall Pointe & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 213 min of walking

4. Galloway Creek via Clinton River Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 190 min of walking

5. Glowing Viewpoint–Big Idea Chair, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 180 min of walking

6. Clinton River Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 156 min of walking

7. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 281 min of walking

8. Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 312 min of walking

9. Turtle Viewpoint & Turtle Pond via Clinton River Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 186 min of walking

10. Galloway Creek via Clinton River Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 261 min of walking

11. River Woods Viewpoint via River Woods Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Clinton River Trail connector 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking