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. Summit Hill Singletrack & UTV Trails 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Broad Mt. Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Broad Mt. Loop–D&L Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

4. Galen's Surprise 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

5. Giant Boulder & Summit Hill Singletrack 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. American Standard 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Broad Mt. Loop & Deer Path 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

9. Cabin Ridge–Deadly Deposit, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Cabin Ridge Viewpoint–Cabin Ridge, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Upper Switchback Viewpoint–The Wagon Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. UTV Trails Loop 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint