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. Oak Hill 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. G's Place–Back-of-the-Hill Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

3. Back-of-the-Hill Trail & Outer Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

5. Red Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Taylor's Hill Conservation Area & Taylor Hill Conservation Woods 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Crocker Pond–CCC Water Hole #15, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 37 min of walking

8. Disc Golf Course 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

9. Warner Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 15 min of walking

10. High Rock–Sprague Rd Station 2, 17 lakes 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 89 min of walking

11. CCC Water Hole #15–CCC Water Hole #16, 4 lakes 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:42 PM

    1. Be there7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Balancing Rock via South Loop Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

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