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. Dayton Peak 0 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

2. West Rock Creek Road Loop 0.6 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

3. West Combs Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 331 min of walking

4. White Star 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 91 min of walking

5. GD 3528 Road 2.6 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

6. GD 3520 Road & GD 3560 Road 4.8 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

7. Hicklin Hill 6.2 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

8. Road 2855 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Road 2850 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. North Rim #3 Sunset Point–A-5000, 5 sights 8 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. BioChar Climbing Trail–Down 'N Rowdy, 5 sights 8.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Dark7:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. A-1030 Sunset Point–A-4800, 6 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking