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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  2. Trail "B" 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  3. Trail "A" & Trail A 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Homestead Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  5. Trail A 0.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

  7. Southwest 58 Road 17.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Wagon Train Lake 27.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 239 min of walking

  10. Tallgrass Loop Trail 30.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Wilderness Park Trail 30.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking