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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Lake Galena 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  3. Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Cedar Trail 13.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  9. Spring Street Trail 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  10. Apple Canyon Lake 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  12. Mound View State Trail 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 110 min of walking