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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 112 min of walking

  2. Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:57 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Broad Mt. Loop 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 223 min of walking

  4. Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  5. Galen's Surprise 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

  6. Haul Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  8. American Standard 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 184 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 127 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 95 min of walking

  12. UTV Trails Loop 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint