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.

7 of 12 spots
  1. Heronry Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  6. Ovenbird Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  9. Cady Pond 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint