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. Red Ledges Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 71 min of walking

2. Red Ledges Trail via Wild Ruffy Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 391 min of walking

3. Coyote Loop Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 114 min of walking

4. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Westview Drive 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Big Pole Vista & Big Pole 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Io Trail (Middle)–Io Trail (Upper), 5 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 248 min of walking

9. Guardsman Peak–Blazing Saddle, 8 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2080 ft climb · 334 min of walking

10. Twin Lakes Reservoir–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2040 ft climb · 331 min of walking

11. Mill Canyon Peak–Pot Hollow Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car11:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 442 min of walking

12. Pot Hollow–East Ridge Trail, 5 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:41 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2030 ft climb · 342 min of walking