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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  2. Bomber Rail Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

  3. Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car10:15 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  4. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 176 min of walking

  6. Soldier Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Blue Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

  8. Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

  9. Red Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

  10. South Grand Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 min of walking

  12. Zoo Lake & KATY Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking