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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  5. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  6. Wells Woods Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 218 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  10. Columbia Lake 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  12. Crouch Road 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking