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. Grey Sunset Point–Ellicott Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 230 min of walking

2. 12N47 2 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

3. Lookout Mountain via Onion Valley Road 2 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

4. Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 2 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

5. South Fork Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 288 min of walking

6. Ellicott Trail & Grey Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2090 ft climb · 192 min of walking

7. Plum Creek Sunset Point & Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 2.1 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

8. 12N51 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 66 min of walking

9. Onion Valley Road 4.2 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

10. 13N71 & South Fork Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 175 min of walking

11. 13N71 & South Creek Road 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 119 min of walking

12. Dry Lakes Trail–South Creek Road, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 189 min of walking