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 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

2. Cherry Lake & Youngs River Truck Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 320 min of walking

3. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Youngs River Truck Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 194 min of walking

4. Ozimandias Falls & Cherry Lake via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lake Margaret via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 376 min of walking

6. Highrocks Lookout & Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 329 min of walking

7. Upper Cherry Creek Falls & Youngs River Truck Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 159 min of walking

8. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint & Cherry Creek Falls Trail via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 3.4 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. Airplane Lake–Dagger Lake, 4 lakes 0 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

10. Dagger Lake–Tomtit Lake, 3 lakes 0 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

11. Swan Loop Road 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car10:30 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 372 min of walking

12. Startup Mountain 5.2 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