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. Lake Arthur & Lakeview Beach via Five Points Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Glacier Ridge Trail (NCT) 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Power Line Trail [A] Sunset Point–Lakeview Beach, 3 beaches 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lakeview Beach & Freeride Loop [J] via Glacier Ridge Trail (NCT) 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Hill Top Trail Connector & Hill Top Trail Loop via Pleasant Valley Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 1–Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 2, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 2 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. North Country Trail & Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 6 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Kildoo Trail & Slippery Rock Gorge Trail (NCT) 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Wyggeston Loop Trail & Wyggeston Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. McCall Trail (Red) & Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 0 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 0 & Swamp Run Equestrian Trail #0 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 28 min of walking

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