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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walking

  5. Shearer Drive 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  7. Beech Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. I-275 Metro Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 152 min of walking

  9. Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

  12. Rose Walking Path 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 73 min of walking