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. Rock Creek Loop 3.2 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

2. Dru Barner Sunset Point–Balderson Trail, 5 sights 3.4 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

3. 12N70T–Balderson Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 136 min of walking

4. Little Silver Trail–Mace Mill Road, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Chaparral Trail via Mar Det Trail 0.1 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

6. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 4 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

7. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 4 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

8. 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

9. Cement Hill 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Mace Mill Road–Rock Creek Loop, 4 sights 5.2 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. Dru Barner Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

12. Finnon Lake–Finnon Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 6.5 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