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 0.8 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. GD 3520 Road & GD 3560 Road 1.9 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

3. White Star 2.6 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

4. Dayton Peak 2.9 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 2.9 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. West Combs Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking

7. Hicklin Hill 4.9 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 5.9 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 5.9 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. GD 3605 Road 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

11. Old A-Line Sunset Point–A-4800, 7 sights 6.7 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

12. A-1030 Sunset Point–A-Line, 5 sights 6.7 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 · 320 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint