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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. White Star 1.4 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

  2. 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

  3. West Combs Road 2.2 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

  4. Dayton Peak 3.4 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

  5. West Rock Creek Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 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 · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  6. GD 3528 Road 1.9 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 5.2 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. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 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 · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Hicklin Hill 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  12. Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 94 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint