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 2.8 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 3 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 3 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 0.9 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 2.6 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. Little Baldy Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 0 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

7. Chemawa Hill–CG-3020 Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 132 min of walking

8. Burdoin Overlook Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 261 min of walking

9. Jewett Creek Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 198 min of walking

10. Locke Lake & Coyote Cliffs Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 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 · 1230 ft climb · 194 min of walking

11. Courtney Viewpoint & Burdoin Overlook Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 154 min of walking

12. Weldon Wagon Trail 4.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:20 PM

    1. Be there7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead