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. Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. Marsh Hawk Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. Ironweed Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  6. Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  7. Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  9. Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 305 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 144 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint