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. Trout Creek & Hawthorn Pond 0 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.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Hawthorn Pond 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Paint Creek–Lower Trout Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 103 min of walking

4. Lower Trout Lake & Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

5. Polly Ann Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 73 min of walking

6. Sargent Creek 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 41 min of walking

7. Elkhorn Lake–Buckhorn Lake, 4 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

8. Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach–LOHS Bald Mountain Connector, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 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 — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Red Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking

10. Miller Lake 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 115 min of walking

11. Voorheis Lake–Paint Creek, 7 lakes 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 224 min of walking

12. Lake Norcenta & Sargent Creek via Clinton River Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking