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 Gap & Skyline Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Achistaca Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bella Vista Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 56 min of walking

4. Skyline Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Loughry Woods Trail & Service Road Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lookout Tower via Skyline Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Nutmeg Trail & Skyline To The Sea Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Bodhidharma Cave–Canyon Trail, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Sempervirens Point & Skyline To The Sea Trail via Saratoga Toll Road Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Saratoga Toll Road Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Two Moon Lake & Ward Road 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Ward Road 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

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