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. Crooked Lake–Independence Oaks County Park Beach, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Spring Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lake Oakland & Woodhull Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Upper Bushman Lake via Independence North 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Lake Halso 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 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 — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

6. Heron Hollow Pond & Bullfrog Bog 5.9 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Scenic Overlook 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Voorheis Lake–Lake Sixteen, 3 lakes 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. Mountain Bike Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Tommys Lake via Polly Ann Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Mountain Bike Sunset Point & Mountain Bike Trail 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Scripter Park Beach 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 132 min of walking