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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Winter Solstice Road 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 116 min of walking

  2. Origin Road 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Ten Mile Pass Road 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. McFait Canyon Road 4.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Thorpe Flats 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Twelve Mile Pass Road 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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