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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

3. GD 3528 Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. West Combs Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Hicklin Hill 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

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

6. Road 2855 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Road 2850 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Kennedy Falls–Falls Trail, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 47 min of walking

9. Woelfel Lake 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Island Lake & Island Lake Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

11. GD 3520 Road & GD 3560 Road 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. BioChar Climbing Trail–Down 'N Rowdy, 5 sights 8.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:56 PM

    1. Be there6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead