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. Buck Creek Trail–Monte Carlo, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 396 min of walking

2. CG-2950 Road & N-3000 Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 188 min of walking

3. BPA Road–CG 2930, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 191 min of walking

4. Monte Carlo & B-1200 Road via Buck Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 127 min of walking

5. Nestor Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

6. N-1730 Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

7. N-4100 Road via N-4000 Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Little Baldy Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 279 min of walking

9. BPA Road–CG 3015, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

10. Cg 3000 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 222 min of walking

11. CG 2930 & Cg 2920 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 127 min of walking

12. Cg 2927 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 224 min of walking