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. Hwz Trail & Pipsissewa Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Forest Path & Pipsissewa Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Beaver Trail & Rainbow Garden Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

4. 1200–Beaver Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. 830 & 1200 via Rainbow Garden Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Francis Spring–Pet Haven Extension, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 144 min of walking

7. 1178 & Gas Well Access Trail via Great Allegheny Passage 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car11:02 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 372 min of walking

8. 1166 & Gas Well Access Trail via Great Allegheny Passage 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 372 min of walking

9. 1162–Table Rock, 6 rocks 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 209 min of walking

10. Beaver Trail & Pet Haven Extension 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. ADD YOUR STONE Pile–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Serapis Trail & Turkey Chase Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint