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 7:09 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car10:27 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. Marsh Hawk Trail 0.9 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

  6. Ironweed Trail 2.3 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.

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

  7. Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

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

  8. Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  9. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 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. Ashbaugh Road 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking