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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. 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

  2. Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 230 min of walking

  3. Lewis Peak 6.6 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

  4. Elkhorn Divide 8.2 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

  5. 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

  6. Skyview Drive 10.1 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

  7. Schuster Creek Road 12 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. Redrock Peak Trail 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 183 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 13.5 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 13.5 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