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. Tierra Williamsburg Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

2. SouthPointe Sunset Point via Tierra Williamsburg Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

3. Jamaica North Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Wilderness Park Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. 84th Street Sunset Point & Pine Lake Pond via Old Cheney Road Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

6. Rock Island Trail Loop 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Helen Boosalis Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. Holmes Lake & 70th Street Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. Yankee Hill Sunset Point–Appian Way Lake, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Wedgewood Lake–Yankee Hill Sunset Point, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Holmes Lake Park Beach & Old Trail via Billy Wolff Trail 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. 84th Street Trail 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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