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. Black Hills Trail - South & Black Hils Trail - South 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 88 min of walking

3. Jabba the Hut Rock–Marsh Creek Headwaters Spring, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 86 min of walking

4. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 173 min of walking

5. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 54 min of walking

6. Whelk Pond–Cowlick Look, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 379 min of walking

7. Charlie's Tree–Frog Pond, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 201 min of walking

8. The Shade Tree–Black Hills Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 308 min of walking

9. Frog Pond–Black Hills Trail, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2300 ft climb · 313 min of walking

10. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:33 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking

11. Deciduous Rex–Mount Dad, 7 trees 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Roger Epperson Ridge Overlook–Deciduous Rex, 3 viewpoints 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint