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. 116 Road via Big Chief Trail (Upper) 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

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

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 105 min of walking

2. 116 Road–Boondocks, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 436 min of walking

3. 500 Road–Crossover, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1720 ft climb · 362 min of walking

4. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 34 min of walking

5. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 37 min of walking

6. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. Coaster–Northstar Service Road 900, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 372 min of walking

8. Bald Mountain–2 Beavers & a Bear, 9 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 153 min of walking

9. Northstar Service Road 900 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 50 min of walking

10. Mount Pluto–Crossover, 7 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 132 min of walking

11. Crossover–Easy Rider, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 108 min of walking

12. Karpiel–Sinuous, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 64 min of walking