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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. 485th Avenue 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 4:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 267 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 33 min of walking

  6. Elba Avenue 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. 410th Avenue 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. 60th Street 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  11. Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. East 64th Street South 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking