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. Burma Spring–Juniper Viewpoint, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Juniper Viewpoint & Juniper Trail 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Maple Spring–Turtle Rock, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Summit Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

5. Oak Knoll Trail via Green Ranch Road 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Devil's Pulpit–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 168 min of walking

7. Murchio Gap–Prospectors Gap, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 167 min of walking

8. North Peak–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 170 min of walking

9. Eagle Peak–Eagle Peak Viewpoint, 8 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 101 min of walking

10. Barbecue Terrace Road 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Johnny-come-lately Spring–Pine Pond, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Pine Pond–Buckeye Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking