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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Pennsy Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Buck Creek Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  8. South Emerson MUP 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Kelly Hill 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  11. Monon Trail 13.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

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