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. Ridge Viewpoint & Badger's Byway Trail via Ridge Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Alder Spring Trail–Badger's Byway Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Borel Hill–Ipiwa Viewpoint, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Alder Spring Trail & Hawk Ridge Trail 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Windy Hill–Hamms Gulch Trail, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walking

6. Anniversary Viewpoint–Hamms Gulch Trail, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 146 min of walking

7. Lost Trail & Razorback Ridge Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 100 min of walking

8. Hamms Gulch Trail & Lost Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 122 min of walking

9. Charquin Trail–Council Circle Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Jeep Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. New Ancient Oaks Trail 2 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Ipiwa Viewpoint–Alpine Pond, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead