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. Johnson Acres–Hill St. Land, 4 groves 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

2. Outer Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. G's Place–Back-of-the-Hill Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Norton Reservoir & Red Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

6. Taylor's Hill Conservation Area & Taylor Hill Conservation Woods 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

7. Red Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

8. Branch street woods–Johnson Acres, 4 groves 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Disc Golf Course 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Sunrise Hill Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

11. Balancing Rock via South Loop Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Warner Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 80 min of walking

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