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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  3. Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 167 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  5. Pinkham Canyon 6 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  7. Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 166 min of walking

  10. Fargo Canyon Road 16.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. CV Link 18 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  12. Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car11:06 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 410 min of walking