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. Jeep Trail 0 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

2. Heritage Grove Trail 0.8 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

3. Big Tree Trail–Cayote Hill Road, 4 sights 0.8 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 · 150 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Charquin Trail–Council Circle Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Towne Viewpoint–Cayote Hill Road, 3 sights 1.2 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

6. Ridge Fire Road–Towne Fire Road, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Coyote Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 5 sights 1.7 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

8. Coyote Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 3 sights 2 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

9. Cayote Hill Road & Ridge Fire Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Alder Spring Trail & Hawk Ridge Trail 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Alder Spring Trail–Badger's Byway Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Ridge Viewpoint & Badger's Byway Trail via Ridge Trail 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead