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.

7 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 128 min of walking

  4. Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  6. Last Chance 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Whitewater Canal Trail 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 149 min of walking

  8. Metamora Lock 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walking

  9. Trail 3 14.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Trail 1 14.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint