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. Pioneer Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

2. Herbert L. Fisher Walking Track & West Branch Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Canton Garden Center & Herbert L. Fisher Walking Track via West Branch Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Schneider Pond & Middle Branch Trail 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Hoover Park Connector Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

6. West Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Buckeye Trail–Deciduous Forest, 7 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

8. Mountain Bike Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

9. Deciduous Forest–Hiking Path, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Woodland Swamp & Yellow Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Sippo Lake & Sippo Marina Trail 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Fry Pond–North Trail, 4 sights 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

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