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. Ferry Drain–Crystal Lake, 5 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lake Norcenta via Clinton River Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Troy Lake & Turtle Woods Preserve Beach 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Glowing Tree Overlook–Waterfall Pointe, 6 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 241 min of walking

5. Turtle Viewpoint–Glowing Viewpoint, 9 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 275 min of walking

6. Turtle Viewpoint–Ferry Drain, 6 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 230 min of walking

7. Crystal Lake & Canal Ridge Trail via Flow Flats 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

8. Bunker Hill 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

9. Finale Climb 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

10. Flow Flats 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

11. Holland Ponds Viewpoint via Flow Flats 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

12. Thelma G. Spencer Park Beach 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking