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. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Jabba the Hut Rock–Marsh Creek Headwaters Spring, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Black Hills Trail - South & Black Hils Trail - South 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 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 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 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 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 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 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 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 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 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 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Deciduous Rex–Mount Dad, 7 trees 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Roger Epperson Ridge Overlook–Deciduous Rex, 3 viewpoints 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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