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. Waterford Oaks Viewpoint & Waterford Oaks Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

2. Silver Lake–Scott Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

3. Otter Lake 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

4. Loon Lake & Silver Lake via Hawthorne Park Drive 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Upper Silver Lake–Schoolhouse Lake, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Watkins Lake–Silver Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

7. Scott Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

8. Lower Long Lake & Square Lake via Great Horned Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Crystal Lake–Dawsons Millpond, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 234 min of walking

10. Woodhull Lake 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

11. Huntoon Lake 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

12. Clam Lake Loop 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking