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. Big Hill Viewpoint & Ice House Reservoir via Ice House Union Valley Connector Trail 2 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 322 min of walking

2. Chicken Hawk Spring 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 180 min of walking

3. 11N70 & South Fork Soldier Creek 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 117 min of walking

4. Lyons Creek Trail 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lyons Lake–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Sylvia–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Bloodsucker Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walking

8. 13N20 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

9. 13N71 & South Fork Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 123 min of walking

10. Dry Lakes Trail–South Creek Road, 4 sights 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 129 min of walking

11. Plum Creek Sunset Point & Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 9.3 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

12. Chipmunk Bluff 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

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