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 Kayak via Spicer Road 0 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

2. Lake Margaret & You're Going Down 2.2 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

3. 196th Street Southeast 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 91 min of walking

4. Platts Lookout–Lake Margaret, 3 summits 2.6 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

5. Marckworth Falls & Lake Margaret via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.6 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

6. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 347 min of walking

7. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.5 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. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 3.1 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

9. Upper Cherry Creek Falls & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 314 min of walking

10. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 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

11. Burnt Cedar 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

12. Lake Hannan 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint