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. Rice Kandle Road South Loop 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 30th Infantry Rgmt 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. East Gate Extension 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Recondo Road & Rice Kandle Road South 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 275 min of walking

5. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Chambers Lake–Johnsons Marsh Road, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 294 min of walking

7. 2nd Division Range Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 233 min of walking

8. Lewis Lake & 96th Avenue South 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 172 min of walking

9. King Hill 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Lambert Hill 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Secret Valley Equestrian Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 96th Avenue South 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 202 min of walking