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. Cross Creek Lake–Cross Creek Loop Walking Trail, 3 sights 0 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

2. Panhandle Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

3. Montour Trail - Westland Branch 9.7 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. Rouse Trail (430) 13.6 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

5. Montour Trail 13.5 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

6. Sprocket Trail (430)–Sprocket Trail / Old Airport Trail (440) Loop, 5 sights 13.5 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

7. Stallion Trail (450) & Stallion Trail 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 40 min of walking

8. Airport South Trail (160)–Airport South Trail (170), 7 sights 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

9. Old Mare Sunset Point–Abby's Trail (320), 6 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Abby's Trail (330)–Horse Trail (380), 4 sights 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Colt Trail & Short n' Sweet Trail (510) 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bald Knob 15.5 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

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