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. Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. West Dusty Lane 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  3. Highly Falkner 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  5. Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 129 min of walking

  6. Alta 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 201 min of walking

  7. Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 106 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  9. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 3:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 339 min of walking

  11. Bursera Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  12. Lost Ranch Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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