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. Monte Carlo & Monte Cristo Trail via Buck Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Buck Creek Trail–Forest Road 1800-220, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. CG 2930 & N-3300 Road via N-3000 Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1610 ft climb · 330 min of walking

4. Road B-1000 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

5. N-4100 Road via N-4000 Road 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. Nestor Peak–Buck Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. Road N-050 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. N-1730 Road 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

9. Little Baldy Peak–N-4600 Road, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. BPA Road–CG 2930, 5 sights 7 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

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

11. Weldon Wagon Trail 9.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cg 3000 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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