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. Elkhorn Divide 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. Franklin Canyon Road 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 234 min of walking

  3. Wright Sheep Road 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  4. Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:17 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 287 min of walking

  5. Skyview Drive 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 149 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  7. Lewis Peak 12.1 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

  8. Park East Road 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  9. 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

  10. Three-Mile Canyon 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  11. Promontory 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 80 min of walking