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. GD 3528 Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 163 min of walking

2. West Combs Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car11:50 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 344 min of walking

3. GD 3520 Road & GD 3560 Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 118 min of walking

4. Dayton Peak 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

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

5. West Rock Creek Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

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

6. White Star 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 44 min of walking

7. Hicklin Hill 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 52 min of walking

8. Road 2855 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 112 min of walking

9. Road 2850 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 111 min of walking

10. Old A-Line Sunset Point–A-4800, 7 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. North Rim #3 Sunset Point–A-5000, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. A-3120 Sunset Point–A-3000, 9 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint