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. Weldon Springs Lake & Old Farm Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Old Faithful–Weldon Springs Lake, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Salt Creek Backpack Trail & Whitetail Ski Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 48 min of walking

4. Clinton Lake & Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Lakeshore Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. Sun Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

6. Friends Creek Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

7. County Road 200 East 16.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:37 PM

   1. Be there6:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Dark7:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. North 200 East Road 19 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. East Runway Lane 19.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Harristown Depot 20.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Brown Trail & Purple Trail 19.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Brown Trail–Purple Trail, 3 sights 19.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

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