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. A-4060–KC-0100, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. North Rim #3 Sunset Point–KC-0100, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 153 min of walking

3. A-5200–A-6000 Loop, 11 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. BPA-2715–C-8000, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. KC-0120–Loki Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

6. S-0080 & S-0082 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 46 min of walking

7. BPA-2699–BPA-2715, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 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.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. B-8000–BPA-2715, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. KC-2200 & Slick Jimmy (upper) via Loki Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. A-4730 Sunset Point–A-4700, 10 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 133 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. North Rim #1 & Rock Candy West via C-4700 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 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.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Rock Candy Mountain & Divide Trail North via C-4700 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 143 min of walking