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 0 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. Balderson Trail 0.5 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

3. Mace Mill Loop Loop 1 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 via Mace Mill Road 1.3 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

5. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 1.4 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

6. Mace Mill Road–Rock Creek Loop, 4 sights 1.8 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

7. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 1.8 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

8. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 1.9 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

9. Dru Barner Trail 2.9 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

10. Chaparral Trail via Mar Det Trail 3.3 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

11. Depthcharge & Miner's Pit Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Slate Canyon Road 3.6 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