Sunset hikes near Wildwood, or

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 of 12 spots
  1. North Boulder Road 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  6. Leave by 2:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car11:14 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 470 min of walking

  7. Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 323 min of walking

  8. Leave by 3:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:41 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3170 ft climb · 426 min of walking

  9. Leave by 3:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 397 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

  11. Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 185 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 118 min of walking