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. Cannon Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 42 min of walking

2. Horse-Shoe Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Oak Loop Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Speedwell Forge Lake & Conestoga Trail System 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Spring Lake–Explorer Lodge Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 61 min of walking

6. Forge Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 59 min of walking

7. Activities Trail–Light Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Conservation Trail–Elders Run Trail Loop, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Activities Trail–Big Rock Road Loop, 7 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 80 min of walking

10. Conestoga Trail System 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Horseshoe Trail 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Magnolia Lane 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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