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. Boyce Park Sunset Point–Blue Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Blue / Red Dot Trail–Orange / Brown Dot Trail, 8 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Green Trail–Orange / Brown Dot Trail, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 164 min of walking

4. Orange / White Dot Trail & Orange Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 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 · 9 min of walking

5. 1310–1350, 8 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 34 min of walking

6. Lou Remaley Complex Pond–Heartattack Hill Trail, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 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 · 180 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. 1370–Lou Remaley Complex Pond, 3 summits 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 38 min of walking

8. Barking Slopes Access Easement Sunset Point–Lock No. 3, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lock No. 3 via Uplands Trail 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Nature Trail via Don Harrison Trail - Blue Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 77 min of walking

11. 1350–Lou Remaley Complex Pond, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 28 min of walking

12. Lou Remaley Complex Pond–Heartattack Hill Trail, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint