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. Orange Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 21 min of walking

2. Yellow Trail & Yellow/Orange Loop 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

3. Blue Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 67 min of walking

4. Duck Pond–Montour Trail, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 21 min of walking

5. Fairgrounds Flow Trail [downhill] (Yellow Blaze)–Fairgrounds Loop Trail [White / Red Dot], 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

6. Sleepy Hollow–Over The Top of Fairgrounds Trail [White / Red Dot] Loop, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 40 min of walking

7. Over The Top of Fairgrounds Trail [White / Red Dot]–Sleepy Hollow Hill Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 41 min of walking

8. Montour Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Hill Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. The Cascades–Maple Springs Loop, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walking

11. Buffalo Ridge West Trail [Orange Loop Trail]–Buffalo Ridge West Trail [White], 3 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Alice In Wonderland Trail [Orange Loop Trail] & The Drain Trail via Buffalo Ridge West Trail 8 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 15 min of walking

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