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. 30th Infantry Rgmt 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

2. Rice Kandle Road South Loop 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 15 Infantry Regiment Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. East Gate Extension 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Recondo Road & Rice Kandle Road South 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Chambers Lake & Xmas Tree Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

7. Xmas Tree Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 157 min of walking

8. Lambert Hill 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. King Hill 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Secret Valley Equestrian Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

11. 2nd Division Range Road 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 233 min of walking

12. Lewis Lake & 96th Avenue South 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

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

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