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. Pedro Yellow Sunset Point–Lockwood Lake, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 79 min of walking

2. Lockwood Lake via Pedro Yellow Loop 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Lake Minnawanna & Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area Beach 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Waterstone Lake–Lake Mickelson, 3 lakes 9.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lake Mickelson & Tan Lake 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Oxford Lake via Polly Ann Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

7. Kerr Hill–Davison Lake, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 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

8. Powell Lake–Davis Lake Beach (Residents Only), 3 beaches 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

9. Mill Pond via Polly Ann Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 265 min of walking

10. Mill Pond via Polly Ann Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 269 min of walking

11. Polly Ann Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

12. Duck Lake–Powell Lake, 4 lakes 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 148 min of walking