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–Forest Road 1800-220, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walking

2. Monte Carlo & Monte Cristo Trail via Buck Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 334 min of walking

3. Road N-050 2 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

4. Road B-1000 2.8 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.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

5. N-4100 Road via N-4000 Road 2.8 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

6. Nestor Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.8 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

7. N-1730 Road 2.8 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

8. Little Baldy Peak–N-4600 Road, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 216 min of walking

9. Triangle Pass & Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 21 min of walking

10. Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 28 min of walking

12. CG-2950 Road & N-3000 Road 5.8 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