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. CG-1400 Road & Cedar Swamp Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Hamilton Mountain–Phlox Point, 10 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 385 min of walking

3. Phlox Point–Phlox Point Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 199 min of walking

4. East Hardy Ridge Trail–Equestrian Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1740 ft climb · 201 min of walking

5. Upper Munra Falls–Adult Fish Holding Ponds, 8 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 274 min of walking

6. Table Mountain Viewpoint–Aldrich-PCT Bypass Trail, 5 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 268 min of walking

7. Greenleaf Pond–Gillette Lake, 8 lakes 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3200 ft climb · 377 min of walking

8. Nellie Corser Cascade–Railcar Falls, 3 falls 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 94 min of walking

9. Table Mountain–North Table Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 67 min of walking

10. Archer Mountain & Quiver Point via Archer Mountain Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

11. Quiver Point & Quiver Point Trail via Archer Mountain Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

12. Scott Point via Archer Mountain Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

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