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. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 0 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. Rock Creek Loop 0.8 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

3. Balderson Trail 0.8 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

4. Mace Mill Loop Loop via Mace Mill Road 1.2 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

5. Mace Mill Loop Loop 1.2 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

6. Dru Barner Trail 1.5 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

7. Depthcharge & Miner's Pit Trail via Trail 1 2.8 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

8. Depthcharge & Miner's Pit Trail 2.9 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

9. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 3.3 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. Little Silver Trail & Mar Det Trail Loop 1.1 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

11. Chaparral Trail & Mar Det Trail 2.6 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

12. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 3.8 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