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. 1014 Loop via Park Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. 1014 Loop 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Catclaw Lake–Jackrabbit Lake Loop, 8 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Lake Nell–Jackrabbit Lake, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

5. Jackrabbit Lake–Plover Lake, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

6. Pool 1 via Entrance Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

7. Prairie Hollow Lake–Coot Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking

8. Bluestem Lake & Prairie Hollow Lake 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

9. Jim Bridger Conservation Area Path 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 51 min of walking

10. Coot Lake & Honker Pond 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 79 min of walking

11. Rock Island Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

12. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

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