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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 205 min of walking

  2. Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 200 min of walking

  3. Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 200 min of walking

  4. Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 98 min of walking

  5. Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 131 min of walking

  6. Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 103 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Airport Road 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  9. West Sunland Avenue 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 164 min of walking

  10. North 183rd Avenue 6 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. North Rainbow Road 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. West Thomas Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking