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. Murdock Peak–Hoof It, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2860 ft climb · 345 min of walking

2. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 171 min of walking

3. Great Western Trail bypass–The Avenues, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. Flying Dog 2.1 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. Over Easy & Road to WOS 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 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 · 120 ft climb · 7 min of walking

6. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 86 min of walking

7. Parleys Summit–Great Western Trail bypass, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 92 min of walking

8. Short Stack 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 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 · 5 min of walking

9. Over Easy 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Summit Park Peak & Over Easy 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 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 · 130 ft climb · 7 min of walking

11. Mill Creek Meadows Trail–Olympic, 5 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 3:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:13 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.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 450 min of walking

12. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking