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. Coal Mine Loop Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 20 min before dark.

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

2. Klahanie Park Woods–South Pond, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 59 min of walking

3. Squak Mountain Southeast Peak–Squak Mountain Central Peak, 14 sights 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Squak Mountain Central Peak–Coal Creek Natural Area, 12 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Flowing Fir Loop–Grand Ridge Summit Trail, 4 sights 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Cave Hole Trail–Coyote Creek Trail, 7 sights 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Jerry's Duckpond–Cave Hole Trail, 7 sights 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 8:21 PM

   1. Be there8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Dark9:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Long View Peak–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

9. Doughty Falls–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

10. Pipeline Trail via Powerline Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 16 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 11 min of walking

11. Lake Desire–Echo Quarry Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 16 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Boot Trail–Donkey Engine Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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