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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 264 min of walking

  4. Library Loop Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  7. Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 305 min of walking

  8. Anthills 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Quail Trail 5.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking