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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 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 · 30 min of walking

  7. Spring Branch Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  8. Mile Loop 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  9. 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

  10. Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 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.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 302 min of walking

  11. Anthills 8.6 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

  12. Quail Trail 8.4 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