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 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 138 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 123 min of walking

  3. Broad Mt. Loop 1.8 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

  4. Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:52 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 380 min of walking

  6. Uranium Road Loop 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  8. 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

  9. Galen's Surprise 2.1 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

  10. Haul Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 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 · 26 min of walking

  11. 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

  12. Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 239 min of walking