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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:57 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 134 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 51 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  7. Zacharias Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  9. Black Rock 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  11. Limerick Trail 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:57 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Horse Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint