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. 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. 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

  3. One Eye Creek Road 1.3 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

  4. 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

  5. Slate Canyon Road 2.6 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

  6. 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

  7. Rock Creek Loop 3.3 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

  8. 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

  9. Mosquito Road 4.8 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

  10. Mace Mill Loop Loop 4.9 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

  11. Onion Valley Road 5.4 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. Sand Mount Boulevard 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 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 · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint