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 2.2 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

2. Balderson Trail 2.4 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

3. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 2.6 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

4. Mace Mill Loop Loop 3.3 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

5. Mace Mill Loop Loop via Mace Mill Road 3.4 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

6. Little Silver Trail & Mar Det Trail Loop 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Trail 1 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 350 min of walking

8. Chaparral Trail & Mar Det Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 66 min of walking

9. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 3.5 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

10. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

11. Dru Barner Trail 4.1 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

12. Cement Hill 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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