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. Deer Park Loop Cutoff Trail–Deer Park Loop Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Fairview Lake 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 100 min of walking

3. Wicks Lake via Big Pond Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 126 min of walking

4. Big Pond Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Kriegler Lake 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. County Line Trail–Fairview Lake Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Carney Lake–Lake Koeneman, 3 lakes 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Minterwood 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. East Wing Loop 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 44 min of walking

10. Electric Avenue & Horse/Pedestrian Trail via Main Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Banner Loop–Electric Avenue, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 27 min of walking

12. Dissidents Trail–Horse/Pedestrian Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint