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. Adams Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. Cathermola Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 161 min of walking

3. Ridge Viewpoint & Hihn's Sulphur Spring Road via Hihn's Mill Road 2.3 mi away

   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

4. Hihn's Sulphur Spring Road & Ridge Trail via Hihn's Mill Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 165 min of walking

5. Santa Rosalia Viewpoint–Sand Point Overlook, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 171 min of walking

6. Amaya Creek Road & Olive Springs Quarry Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 35 min of walking

7. Five Finger Falls–Olive Springs, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   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

8. Lone Tree Prairie–Olive Springs, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 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 · 910 ft climb · 132 min of walking

9. Santa Rosalia Mountain–Olive Springs, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   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

10. Olive Springs–Sand Point Overlook, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 128 min of walking

11. Ralph's Mountain 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 159 min of walking

12. Cothran Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking