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. Stumpy Meadows Reservoir & 12N65 via Peavine Point Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

2. Peavine Point Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walking

3. Big Mountain 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 194 min of walking

4. Mosquito Road 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sand Mount Boulevard 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Onion Valley Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Peavine Point Road (12N51A) 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. Plum Creek Sunset Point & Onion Valley Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. Lookout Mountain & Onion Valley Road 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:51 PM

   1. Be there7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Loop Cutoff Road & Loop Road 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Saddle Mountain 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Mace Mill Road–Rock Creek Loop, 4 sights 5.4 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