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 3520 Road & GD 3560 Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. White Star 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 51 min of walking

3. Dayton Peak 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

4. West Combs Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walking

5. West Rock Creek Road Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. GD 3528 Road 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 171 min of walking

7. GD 3605 Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

8. Old A-Line Sunset Point–A-4800, 7 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

9. A-1030 Sunset Point–A-Line, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. North Rim #3 Sunset Point–A-5000, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

11. A-Line Sunset Point–A-0700, 8 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. A-3120 Sunset Point–A-3000, 9 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

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