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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. El Dorado Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 95 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Forest Lake Road 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 51 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

  10. Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint