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. Franklin Canyon Road 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 160 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 7.4 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. Redrock Peak Trail 7.6 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

  5. Schuster Creek Road 12.5 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

  6. Elkhorn Divide 13.2 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

  7. Skyview Drive 13 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

  8. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 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.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  10. 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

  11. Flying Dog 14.1 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

  12. Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 235 min of walking