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. Rattlesnake Canyon & Winter Solstice Road via Wells Canyon Road 0 mi away

   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

2. Thorpe Flats Loop via Origin Road 2.3 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. Thorpe Flats 2.3 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

4. Ohv Road & Seven Mile Pass Loop 2.4 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

5. Hill Road & West Ten Mile Pass Road Loop 2.4 mi away

   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

6. Rattlesnake Canyon & Winter Solstice Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

7. Jairus Road Loop 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Origin Road & Poker Knoll Road via Ten Mile Pass Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 36 min of walking

9. Clay Canyon Road–Rattlesnake Canyon, 3 sights 3.1 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

10. Winter Solstice Road 4.4 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

11. McFait Canyon Road 6.3 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. West Ten Mile Pass Road 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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