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. Lake Mountain Road Loop 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Valley View Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. OHV-7 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. 411 Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Gunslinger Trail–Jackrabbit Trail, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. OHV-6 Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Jackrabbit Trail–La Gringa Trail, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. South Lake Mountain Road 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Cliffside Trail–Jackrabbit Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 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 · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. West 4800 South Street Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Black Point Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. OHV-6 Road & Ravine Ridge Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 56 min of walking