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. Horse-Shoe Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. Middle Creek Reservoir–Vista, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Vista–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 29 min of walking

4. Conservation Trail–Spicebush Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Cannon Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 4.2 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

6. Speedwell Forge Lake & Conestoga Trail System 6.8 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

7. Spring Lake–Explorer Lodge Road, 3 sights 5.4 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

8. Forge Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 5.4 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

9. Activities Trail–Light Trail, 3 sights 5.6 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

10. Activities Trail–Big Rock Road Loop, 7 sights 5.7 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

11. Birch Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Conestoga Trail System 6.9 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

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