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. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Knee Jerk Loop, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

2. Rocky Woods Range–Chattering Rock Loop, 7 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister Loop, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

5. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 34 min of walking

6. Wildcat Pond–Middle Sister, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. The Wall–Wildcat Pond Loop, 3 cliffs 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 49 min of walking

8. Chattering Rock–The Wall, 6 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 53 min of walking

9. Miller Hill 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Condo Rock–Wildcat Pond, 3 cliffs 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking

11. Mighton Woods–Treehouse Loop, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

12. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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