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.

1. Prairie Viewpoint–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 9 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 247 min of walking

2. Horse Trough Spring–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 11 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 253 min of walking

3. Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench–Broncos, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 127 min of walking

4. Upper Quarry–Camper Park, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Prometheus–Camper Park, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Tree 9–Chinquapin Road, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 107 min of walking

7. The Triangle–Arboretum Pond, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Arboretum Pond & Prairie View Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 82 min of walking

9. Lower Pipeline / Pipe Dream–North Meadow Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Camper Park, 6 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 119 min of walking

11. Prairie View Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

12. Point Santa Cruz–2222 Beach, 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint