Sunset hikes near Imperial Hills, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Retention pond 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  3. Tracy Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  4. Nicole Drive 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  5. South Emerson MUP 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Kelly Hill 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

  12. Monon Trail 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking