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. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pipeline Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Saddle Hill–Pipeline Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 32 min of walking

5. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister Loop, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Knee Jerk Loop, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

7. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 36 min of walking

8. Rocky Woods Range–Chattering Rock Loop, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Echo Lake–Echo Lake Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. The Wall–Wildcat Pond Loop, 3 cliffs 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 48 min of walking

11. Chattering Rock–The Wall, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Center Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking