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. Tommys Lake via Polly Ann Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Voorheis Lake–Lake Sixteen, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Heron Hollow Pond & Bullfrog Bog 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Scenic Overlook 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. Lake Halso 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

6. Loon Lake & Silver Lake via Hawthorne Park Drive 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Upper Silver Lake–Schoolhouse Lake, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Otter Lake–Silver Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 277 min of walking

9. Silver Lake–Scott Lake, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking

10. Watkins Lake–Silver Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

11. Lower Trout Lake & Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

12. Paint Creek–Lower Trout Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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