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. 16N23 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 196 min of walking

2. Childs-Hill & Hamilton Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 336 min of walking

3. Forest Route 16N20 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:31 PM
   3. Head back8:46 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

4. Forest Route 16N21 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:31 PM
   3. Head back8:46 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 34 min of walking

5. Forest Route 17N07 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 8:11 PM

   1. Be there8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 17N41 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

7. Fox Ridge Road & Horse Flat Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:31 PM
   3. Head back8:46 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 101 min of walking

8. Hobbs Wall Loop 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 47 min of walking

9. Muzzleloader Road Spur C & Muzzleloader Road 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:31 PM
   3. Head back8:46 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark9:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

10. Feather Canyon Road–Forest Route 17N22, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:04 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 94 min of walking

11. Ship Mountain Road Spur S 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 8:11 PM

    1. Be there8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:31 PM
    3. Dark9:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Crescent Beach & Coastal Trail 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead