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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Clear Creek Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

  2. Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Great-Little Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  5. Dogwood Pond Loop 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

  7. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:05 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Pink Trail Loop 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  10. Orange Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 35 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 39 min of walking