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.

1. Clinton Lake & Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Lakeshore Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Weldon Springs Lake & Old Farm Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

3. Old Faithful–Weldon Springs Lake, 3 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walking

4. Sun Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

5. Friends Creek Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Salt Creek Backpack Trail & Whitetail Ski Trail 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 48 min of walking

7. County Road 200 East 11.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. East 2700 North Sunset Point & East 2700 North Road 12.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:35 PM

   1. Be there6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. County Road 700 East 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:55 PM
   3. Head back7:10 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. North 200 East Road 15.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Brown Trail & Purple Trail 14 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Brown Trail–Purple Trail, 3 sights 14 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking