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. Ruby Jack Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

2. Turkey Creek Trail via Frisco Greenway Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Elm Road & Fountain Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

4. Cardinal Valley Habitat Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Thom Station Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

6. Landreth Loop 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Hillview Road 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Diamond Grove Prairie Natural Area Sunset Point 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Homestead & Rough Rider Ridge Loop 20.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Path of the Sky People–Sandstone Trail, 3 sights 24.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Path of the Sky People & White Connector 4 24.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Prairie State Park–Drovers Trail, 3 sights 25.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 89 min of walking

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