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. Hill Road & West Ten Mile Pass Road Loop 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 35 min of walking

2. Thorpe Flats 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Ohv Road & Seven Mile Pass Loop 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Ten Mile Pass Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 270 min of walking

5. West Ten Mile Pass Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 222 min of walking

6. Rattlesnake Canyon & Winter Solstice Road via Wells Canyon Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 300 min of walking

7. Rattlesnake Canyon & Winter Solstice Road 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

8. Lake Mountain Road 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Black Point Loop 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 88 min of walking

10. South 12800 West Street Loop 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. West 4800 South Street 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. South Lake Mountain Road 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead