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. Big Pond Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Wicks Lake 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 59 min of walking

3. Kriegler Lake 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

4. Fairview Lake 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Deer Park Loop Cutoff Trail–Deer Park Loop Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

6. BWS50 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking

7. Banner Loop–Electric Avenue, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

8. Electric Avenue via Main Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

9. Dissidents Trail–Horse/Pedestrian Trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

10. Dissidents Trail–East Wing Loop, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

11. County Line South Trail–Fairview Lake Trail, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Carney Lake–Lake Koeneman, 3 lakes 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 14 min before dark.

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