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 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

2. North Trail Loop (Blue)–Swan Creek Connector Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Swan Creek Viewpoint–Meadow Trail (Orange), 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

5. Parkside Sidepath & Robert Brundage Bike Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Scott Park Pond–Walden Pond, 3 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Walden Pond–Jermain Trail Access, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

8. Overland Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. University/Parks Trail 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Ottowa Trails 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

12. WildWood Viewpoint–University/Parks Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

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