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. Oak & Thunder Bay - Westwinds Park Trail via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Thunder Bay - Westwinds Park Sunset Point & Thunder Bay - Westwinds Park Trail via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

3. Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

4. Deep Lake & Black Lake 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Pleasant Lake & Deep Lake 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

6. Wilkinson Lake–Deep Lake, 3 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. North Knucklehead & South Knucklehead via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Beam Pond (Markham) via Bruce Vento Regional Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Lake Owasso–Grass Lake, 6 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 288 min of walking

10. Lake Johanna–Grass Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 244 min of walking

11. Grass Lake–Valentine Lake, 4 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 144 min of walking

12. Bald Eagle Lake–Grass Lake, 10 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking