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. Big Pole Vista & Big Pole 0.5 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

2. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 2.3 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

3. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

4. Red Ledges Trail via Wild Ruffy Trail 2.9 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

5. Coyote Loop Trail Loop 2.9 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

6. Westview Drive 3 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. Red Ledges Trail 3.7 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

8. Rocky Top Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 216 min of walking

9. Wright Sheep Road 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Wright Sheep Road via West Garff Ranch Road 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 29 min of walking

11. Parker Reservoir Road 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 77 min of walking

12. Circle - Main Canyon Road 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking