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. Quisenberry Lake 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Bluebonnet Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

  5. Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 367 min of walking

  6. Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Lake Avalon 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

  9. Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  12. Park Loop Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking