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. McFait Canyon Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rattlesnake Canyon & Winter Solstice Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Clay Canyon Road–Rattlesnake Canyon, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rattlesnake Canyon & Winter Solstice Road via Wells Canyon Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Thorpe Flats 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

6. Winter Solstice Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Origin Road 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Ohv Road & Seven Mile Pass Loop 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Ten Mile Pass Road 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Ohv Road Loop via Jairus Road 4.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Lion Hill Loop Trail–Porphyry Hill Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 92 min of walking

12. Silverado Canyon Sunset Point–Lion Hill Loop Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 88 min of walking