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. Hidden Cabin Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. McWilliams Reservoir–Black Sunset Point, 11 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. Black Sunset Point–Big Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Big Mountain–Black Sunset Point, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

5. Black Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Aristes Trail–Big Mountain Trail, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

7. Culm Bank Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 128 min of walking

8. Roaring Creek Tract - Weiser State Forest Sunset Point–#1 Natalie Miner's Path East, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. T486 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. #2 Natalie Miner's Path–Culm Bank Road, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 136 min of walking

11. Klines Reservoir–Pump House Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Big Mountain Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 44 min of walking