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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  3. Panhandle Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 20 min of walking

  6. Be there by 7:29 PM

    1. Be there7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Bald Knob 12.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:29 PM

    1. Be there7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Washington Road 12.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:29 PM

    1. Be there7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Rouse Trail (430) 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 87 min of walking