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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Craigs Creek Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car10:27 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 347 min of walking

  4. 17N41 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. 16N23 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 308 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 146 min of walking

  7. Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Coastal Trail 8.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Forest Route 17N07 9 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Forest Route 16N20 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  11. Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking