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. Lake Norcenta via Clinton River Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Ferry Drain–Crystal Lake, 5 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

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

3. Troy Lake & Turtle Woods Preserve Beach 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 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 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

8. Borden Park entrance road 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

9. Bunker Hill 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

10. Finale Climb 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

11. Flow Flats 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

12. Holland Ponds Viewpoint via Flow Flats 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking