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. Great-Little Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

2. Clear Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

3. Dogwood Pond Loop 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pond 1–Pond 3, 7 lakes 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walking

5. Argonne Lake–Pond 1, 5 lakes 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 8.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Wildlife pond via Yellow Trail 8.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Orange Trail & Purple Trail Loop 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. Pink Trail Loop 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Observation Hill–Blue Trail, 4 sights 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Barn Trail 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

12. Tait Station Reservoir 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

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