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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Rocky Fork Creek 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  2. Genoa Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 225 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Alum Creek Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 194 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking