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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  4. Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Nickel Plate Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  8. Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 223 min of walking

  9. Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 172 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 147 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 156 min of walking

  12. Pennsy Trail 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead