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. Dog Run Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Cross Creek Lake–Cross Creek Loop Walking Trail, 3 sights 7.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:29 PM

   1. Be there7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Panhandle Trail 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

4. Abby's Trail (330) & Five Points Extension 20.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walking

5. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 20.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking

6. Vista–Abby's Trail (320), 10 sights 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Rouse Trail (430) 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Sprocket Trail (430)–Sprocket Trail / Old Airport Trail (440) Loop, 5 sights 20.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 8 sights 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 167 min of walking

10. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 6 sights 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 204 min of walking

11. Five Points Extension–Horse Trail, 3 sights 20.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Gelding Trail–Horse Trail, 4 sights 20.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking