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. Old Mare Sunset Point–Meadow Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

2. Vista–Abby's Trail (320), 10 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Abby's Trail (320)–Horse Trail, 5 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

4. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking

5. Abby's Trail (330)–Haul Trail (340), 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 32 min of walking

6. Rouse Trail (430) 2 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

7. Appaloosa Spur Trail–Camp Trail [White], 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 244 min of walking

8. Frankfort Mineral Springs–Mineral Springs, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 231 min of walking

9. Sprocket Trail (430)–Sprocket Trail / Old Airport Trail (440) Loop, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 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

10. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 6 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 204 min of walking

11. Airport West Trail (110)–Horse Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 57 min of walking

12. Gelding Trail–Horse Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking