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. Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 61 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

  4. Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 8:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  6. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car10:58 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 235 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Bridle Trail 14.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Roberts Pass Trail 24.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Harmony Lake 23.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Normandy Pond 24.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint