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. Coyote Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Coyote Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 99 min of walking

3. Towne Viewpoint–Cayote Hill Road, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Slate Creek Trail & Summit Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 218 min of walking

5. Heritage Grove Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 140 min of walking

6. Big Tree Trail–Cayote Hill Road, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Jeep Trail 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Basin Trail & Portola Trail via Butano Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 172 min of walking

9. Horseshoe Lake–Chestnut Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 119 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Long Ridge Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 122 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Horseshoe Viewpoint–Horseshoe Lake, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 75 min of walking

12. Turtle Rock–Wallace Stegner Bench, 4 summits 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 241 min of walking