Sunset hikes near Whipple, ri

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car10:59 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 326 min of walking

  3. Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car11:41 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 414 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  5. Midstate Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  7. Be there by 7:43 PM

    1. Be there7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking

  10. Schmidt Trail 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 52 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking