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. Flying Dog 0.1 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

2. Schuster Creek Road 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 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. Dead Reckoning–Discovery, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2340 ft climb · 391 min of walking

4. Summit Park Peak–Dead Reckoning, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 272 min of walking

5. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 0.1 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

6. Ambush–Colin's Trail, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 270 min of walking

7. Dead Reckoning & Gorgoza Park 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 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.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 104 min of walking

8. Gorgoza Park–Millennium Trail, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 190 min of walking

9. Gorgoza Park–Pale Green Dot, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 37 min of walking

10. Glenwild Loop 1.8 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

11. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 3.8 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

12. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 5.2 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