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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  2. Blue Bird Loop 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 123 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 231 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  10. Red Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Prairie Center Pond 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint