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 via Wild Ruffy Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:15 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Coyote Loop Trail Loop 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Big Pole Vista & Big Pole 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Red Ledges Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Cast Trail–Lone Cedar Rise Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Westview Drive 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Rocky Top Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Wright Sheep Road 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 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 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

11. Guardsman Peak–Blazing Saddle, 8 sights 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Io Trail (Middle)–Io Trail (Upper), 5 sights 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

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