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. Slate Mountain via 12N76 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 12N76 & One Eye Creek Road 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. One Eye Creek Road 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Finnon Lake–Finnon Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

5. Slate Canyon Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 25 min of walking

6. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Rock Creek Loop 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Cable Road 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mosquito Road 4.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mace Mill Loop Loop 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Onion Valley Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 166 min of walking