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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  5. Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car10:36 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 280 min of walking

  7. Marsh Hawk Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 200 min of walking

  8. Ironweed Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 196 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 111 min of walking

  11. Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 227 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

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