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. Finnon Lake & Finnon Recreation Area Beach via Claim Street 0 mi away

   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

2. Slate Mountain via 12N76 2.4 mi away

   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

3. 12N76 & One Eye Creek Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

4. One Eye Creek Road 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 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

5. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Slate Canyon Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 20 min of walking

8. Rock Creek Loop 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mace Mill Loop Loop 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mace Mill Road & Martin Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 114 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Chaparral Trail & Mar Det Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 66 min of walking