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. Silver Star Viewpoint–Appaloosa Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Silver Star Viewpoint–Appaloosa Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Ed's Trail Arch–Silver Star Viewpoint, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Indian Pits Trail–L-1210 Road, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. L-1075 Road–Tarbell Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

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

7. L-1120 Road 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Tarbell Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Silver Star Viewpoint & Chinook Trail via Tarbell Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. L-1050 Sunset Point–Ross' Grade Sunset Point, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. L-1211A Road–Starway Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 131 min of walking

12. Sturgeon Rock–Larch Mountain, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead