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. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 395 min of walking

2. Barney Riley Trail–Connector Road, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:20 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2530 ft climb · 399 min of walking

3. Little Cottonwood Canyon Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 113 min of walking

4. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:41 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2930 ft climb · 471 min of walking

5. Circle Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 110 min of walking

6. Colorado Hill Road & Shaft Spur Road via Loope Canyon Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 101 min of walking

7. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Burnside Lake Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:13 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 420 min of walking

8. Hawkins Peak–Burnside Lake Trail, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 412 min of walking

9. Long Valley Road–Mud Lake Road, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

10. Long Valley Road & Spring Meyer Road 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Connector Road Spur B, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 320 min of walking

12. Dorothy Lake & Noble Canyon Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car11:37 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 11:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 436 min of walking