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 3 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. Plum Creek Sunset Point & Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 3.1 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

3. Junction Reservoir 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 91 min of walking

4. 11N70 & South Fork Soldier Creek 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

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

5. Chicken Hawk Spring 3.8 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

6. Lookout Mountain via Onion Valley Road 5.3 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

7. Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 5.3 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

8. 12N47 6 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

9. 11N70 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 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 · 340 ft climb · 46 min of walking

10. Onion Valley Road 6.6 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

11. Grey Sunset Point–Ellicott Trail, 3 sights 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 230 min of walking

12. South Fork Trail 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 288 min of walking