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. Miller Trek 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 35 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 230 min of walking

  3. Roundtop Mountain 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

  4. Forestry Road 100 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Nelson Cove 7.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Nicholson Gap 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 154 min of walking

  9. Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 197 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 212 min of walking