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. Downey Lake 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Hubbell Pond–Concrete Podium, 16 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 174 min of walking

3. Bass Lake–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. Pickerel Lake & Bass Lake via Milford Connector 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 67 min of walking

5. Bass Lake–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

6. Highland Mountain Bike Trails - C Loop–Milford Connector, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 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 — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

7. Mont Beau & Moore Lake via Milford Connector 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 car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. Milford Connector & Mount Kanzer Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Moore Lake 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 70 min of walking

10. Mount Omich–Moore Lake, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 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.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 64 min of walking

11. Waterbury Lake via North Loop 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 72 min of walking

12. Highland Mountain Bike Trails - A Loop–North Loop, 3 sights 0.1 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint