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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Marsh Hawk Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Ironweed Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  4. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 114 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 121 min of walking

  6. Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  7. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  10. Golden Bear Reservior 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  12. Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint