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 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 99 min of walking

  2. Denton Creek Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  3. Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 168 min of walking

  4. Horseshoe Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  5. 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

  6. Northshore Trail 4.3 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

  7. Cotton Belt Trail 6.3 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

  8. 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

  9. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

  11. Campion Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking