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. Marckworth Falls & Lake Margaret via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Ozimandias Falls & Cherry Lake via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 356 min of walking

3. Lake Margaret & You're Going Down 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

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

4. Platts Lookout–Lake Margaret, 3 summits 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

6. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint via Stossel Creek Road Northeast 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 102 min of walking

8. Creekside Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Cherry Valley Truck Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Sadie Falls via Swan Loop Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 84 min of walking