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. Mud Fox Lake 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Haines Lake 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Orchard Lake–Pine Lake, 13 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 265 min of walking

4. Lower Long Lake & Square Lake via Great Horned Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

5. Lake Placid 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Pine Lake 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

7. Crystal Lake–Galloway Creek, 3 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

8. Waterfall Pointe–Turtle Pond, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. Turtle Viewpoint–Turtle Pond, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Clinton River Trail connector 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Galloway Creek–Clinton River Trail connector, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. River Woods Viewpoint–Clinton River Trail connector, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking