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. Lake Margaret & You're Going Down 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 73 min of walking

2. Platts Lookout–Lake Margaret, 3 summits 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Marckworth Falls & Lake Margaret via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

5. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 402 min of walking

6. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Youngs River Truck Trail via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 269 min of walking

7. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Creekside Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Pipeline Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 86 min of walking

10. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking

11. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 120 min of walking

12. Upper Cherry Creek Falls & Youngs River Truck Trail via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

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

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 232 min of walking