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. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 57 min of walking

2. Burnt Cedar 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 58 min of walking

3. Quarry Lake–Beaver Marsh Lake, 7 lakes 6 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

4. Temple Pond–Hidden Pond, 7 sights 6.3 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

5. Beaver Marsh Lake–Hidden Pond, 7 sights 6.3 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. Crossroads Pond–Lord Hill Regional Park Beach, 8 sights 6.9 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

7. Lake Tye & Lake Tye Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking

9. Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

10. Lake Margaret & You're Going Down 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Platts Lookout–Lake Margaret, 3 summits 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Marckworth Falls & Lake Margaret via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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