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. Edison Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. 11N05Y 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Cable Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  5. Big Mountain 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Trail 8 & Trail 8A 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Saddle Mountain 5.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Sand Mount Boulevard 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  11. Onion Valley Road 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 44 min of walking