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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  3. Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:27 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:27 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car10:52 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 315 min of walking

  5. Marsh Hawk Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  6. Ironweed Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  7. Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

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

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

  8. Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

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

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

  9. Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  11. Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car10:48 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 305 min of walking

  12. Ashbaugh Road 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking