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. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  2. Heritage Rail Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  5. Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

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

  7. Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 264 min of walking

  8. Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 273 min of walking

  9. Ironweed Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 313 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  11. Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:23 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 305 min of walking

  12. Marsh Hawk Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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