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. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 0 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

2. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 0 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

3. Rock Creek Loop 1.2 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

4. Mace Mill Loop Loop 2.4 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

5. Balderson Trail 2.7 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

6. Dru Barner Sunset Point–Balderson Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Slate Canyon Road 3.1 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

8. Mace Mill Loop Loop via Mace Mill Road 3.3 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

9. Chaparral Trail via Mar Det Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mace Mill Road–Rock Creek Loop, 4 sights 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car12:20 AM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 12:20 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 441 min of walking

11. 12N76 & One Eye Creek Road 3.9 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

12. Finnon Lake–Finnon Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 3.9 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