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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Columbus People Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 190 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

  4. Pelican Lane 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Eco Lake & Trail 1 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. West 900 S 17.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 95 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Pinnacle & Trail 1 21.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint