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 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Schuster Creek Road 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Dead Reckoning–Discovery, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. A Toll New World–Gorgoza Park, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Dead Reckoning & Gorgoza Park 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Gorgoza Park–Millennium Trail, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

8. Glenwild Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

9. Mountain Dell Reservoir–Alexander Creek Trail, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Great Western Trail bypass–The Avenues, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Parleys Summit–Great Western Trail bypass, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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