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. Saratoga Toll Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

2. Sempervirens Point–Nutmeg Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Nutmeg Trail & Skyline To The Sea Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Saratoga Gap Trail & Travertine Springs Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Achistaca Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

6. Saratoga Gap Trail & Service Road Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Ridge Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Goat Rock–Lookout Tower, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Goat Rock Overlook & Service Road Trail via Ridge Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Emily Smith Observation Point & Service Road Trail via Ridge Trail 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Turtle Rock–Ipiwa Viewpoint, 13 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

12. Two Moon Lake & Ward Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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