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.

11 of 12 spots
  1. 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. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 39 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Franklin Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint