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 Canyon Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 20 min of walking

2. 12N76 & One Eye Creek Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Depthcharge & Miner's Pit Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 37 min of walking

4. Slate Mountain via 12N76 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Depthcharge & Miner's Pit Trail via Trail 1 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 349 min of walking

6. Mace Mill Loop Loop 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Balderson Trail–Depthcharge, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 193 min of walking

9. Sand Mount Boulevard 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Rock Creek Loop 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Mosquito Road 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mace Mill Road & Unnecessary Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking