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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

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

  2. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

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

  3. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

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

  4. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

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

  5. Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Jeep Trail 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Cielo Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  11. Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car10:20 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 273 min of walking