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. Boundary Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 53 min of walking

2. Summit Valley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 17 min of walking

3. Summit Valley Peak & Summit Valley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walking

4. Poppin Road 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Cougar Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Beaver Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Phil Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 14N39 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

9. Blue Dog Road–Blue Ridge Road Spur E, 3 sights 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 328 min of walking

10. South Red Mountain Road Spur D & South Red Mountain Road 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 308 min of walking

11. Goose Creek Road & Rocky Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 55 min of walking

12. South Red Mountain Road Spur D 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint