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. Anthony Wayne Sidepath 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

2. Arlington Sidepath & Swan Creek Connector Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

3. Swan Creek Connector Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. Scott Park Pond–Walden Pond, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Parkside Sidepath & Robert Brundage Bike Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Walden Pond–Jermain Trail Access, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

7. Overland Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

8. University/Parks Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Walden Pond–Jermain Trail Access, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Ottowa Trails 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. WildWood Viewpoint–University/Parks Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

12. Lusk-Mewborn Boardwalk (Blue) Viewpoint & Brown Trail (Walk/Bike Path) via University/Parks Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

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