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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  2. Leave by 8:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 19 min before dark.

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

  3. 30th Infantry Rgmt 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 19 min before dark.

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

  4. Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car11:12 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 11:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car11:13 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 276 min of walking

  6. East Gate Extension 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 176 min of walking

  7. Be there by 8:19 PM

    1. Be there8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Be there by 8:19 PM

    1. Be there8:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. King Hill 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

  10. Lambert Hill 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  11. Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Lake Louise 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Dark9:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead