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. C2 Loop & Fox Trail via B-Loop 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. C2 Loop–Chickadee Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Kent Lake–Hickory Ridge Viewpoint, 4 beaches 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

4. Kingfisher Lagoon–Aspen Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Aspen Trail–C2-Loop Loop, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Martindale Beach & South Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Kensington Connector Trail 2 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

8. Kensington Sunset Point via Kensington Connector Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Hole #8 Sunset Point via Kensington Connector Trail 2 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

10. Huron Valley Trail 2.8 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

11. Trout Lake–Spring Mill Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

12. Island Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Yellow Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

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