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. Cushman Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. Sweet Alice apple & Sehmel Perimeter Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking

3. Sehmel Perimeter Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

4. Crescent Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

5. Scott Pierson Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 19 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. East Wing Loop 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 44 min of walking

7. Electric Avenue & Horse/Pedestrian Trail via Main Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

8. Dissidents Trail–Horse/Pedestrian Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Banner Loop–Electric Avenue, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 27 min of walking

10. Indian Point 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Deer Park Loop Cutoff Trail–Deer Park Loop Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 19 min before dark.

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

12. Mishmash & Roller Coaster Loop 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 8:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:42 PM
    3. Head back8:57 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 18 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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