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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 193 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  4. Monon South Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 98 min of walking

  5. Heritage Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  6. Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 214 min of walking

  7. Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  9. Patrol Road 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Clark SF Horse Trails 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  12. Railroad Grade 20.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead