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 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 145 min of walking

  2. Foggy Park Road 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  4. Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 269 min of walking

  5. Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 269 min of walking

  6. Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 266 min of walking

  7. Leave by 4:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 276 min of walking

  8. Leave by 2:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3320 ft climb · 447 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

  10. Leave by 4:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 288 min of walking

  11. Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 312 min of walking

  12. Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 135 min of walking