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. 24 Gun Battery Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Big Shanty Road Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

3. Mountain to River Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Cheatham Hill–Browns Lake, 7 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

5. Cheatham Hill Road Trail & Dallas Highway Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 64 min of walking

6. East Trail & Noses Creek Trail 4.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Assault Trail–Cease Fire Trail, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Hardage Mill Trail & Noses Creek Trail 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Kolb's Farm East Trail 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mountain to River Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 89 min of walking

11. Willow oak & Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

12. Power's Island–Sibley Pond, 3 groves 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 82 min of walking

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