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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Buzzard Lagoon Spur 1.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walking

  3. Be there by 7:53 PM

    1. Be there7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Cusack's Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 130 min of walking

  6. Maymens Flat Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  7. Skid Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 131 min of walking

  11. Maymens Flat 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 163 min of walking