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. Maury Island Marine Park Viewpoint & Maury Island Marine Park Beach 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Maury Island Marine Park Beach 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Indian Point 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint–Dockton Park Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 60 min of walking

5. Dockton Park Beach 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 45 min of walking

6. Dockton Park Beach & Huckleberry 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

7. Maury Island Natural Area Viewpoint via Eratic 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

8. Bill's Trail & Shinglemill Creek Trail 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Fir Hill Trail–Jack's Trail, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Meadow Lake Pond–115th Bypass, 4 sights 5 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mukai Pond–115th Bypass Loop, 7 sights 5 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Borrow Pit Loop–Dump Run Loop, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

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