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. Ross' Grade Sunset Point–Tarbell Trail (aka Murphy's Grade), 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. L-1075 Road–Tarbell Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 83 min of walking

3. Silver Star Viewpoint–Appaloosa Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 271 min of walking

4. Silver Star Viewpoint–Appaloosa Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 271 min of walking

5. Ed's Trail Arch–Silver Star Viewpoint, 8 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 249 min of walking

6. Indian Pits Trail–L-1210 Road, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 116 min of walking

7. L-1050 Sunset Point–Ross' Grade Sunset Point, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Bells Mountain Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sturgeon Rock–Larch Mountain, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Silver Star Mountain–Larch Mountain, 4 summits 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Pyramid Rock–Larch Mountain, 4 summits 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. L-1511 Road & Mountain View Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 44 min of walking