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. Dog Run Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Cross Creek Lake–Cross Creek Loop Walking Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:29 PM

   1. Be there7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Montour Trail - Westland Branch 16.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 29 min of walking

4. Vista–Abby's Trail (320), 10 sights 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Abby's Trail (320)–Horse Trail, 5 sights 19.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

6. Old Mare Sunset Point–Meadow Trail, 5 sights 19.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

7. Abby's Trail (330)–Haul Trail (340), 4 sights 19.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 32 min of walking

8. Rouse Trail (430) 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Montour Trail 20 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Sprocket Trail (430)–Sprocket Trail / Old Airport Trail (440) Loop, 5 sights 18.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Airport West Trail (110)–Horse Trail, 3 sights 19.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 57 min of walking

12. Gelding Trail–Horse Trail, 4 sights 18.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking

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