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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Northshore Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  2. Cotton Belt Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 202 min of walking

  4. Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Horseshoe Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 87 min of walking

  7. Dove-Davis Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  9. Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

  10. Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint