Sunset hikes near Fairbanks, in

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. County Road 875 West & West County Road 1025 North 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. South San Prevo Place & West Yeager Drive 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. South Rynerson Place 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. West Evans Drive 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

5. West Oxendine Drive 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. East 1350th Road 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Chaffee Road 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. West Levy Road 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. South 106th Place 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. East 900th Road 15.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 77 min of walking

11. East Lower Park Road 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Lake Kickapoo–Lake Shakamak, 3 lakes 19 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking