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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Columbus People Trail 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Pelican Lane 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  7. Eco Lake & Trail 1 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. West 900 S 10.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  11. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Hunt-Richart Trail 22 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint