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. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  2. Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 302 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 176 min of walking

  5. Bomber Rail Trail 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Blue Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Red Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. South Grand Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  10. Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 181 min of walking

  11. Soldier Creek Trail 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint