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 3 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 3 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. Island Lake & Island Lake Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

4. GD 3528 Road 5.6 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

5. Woelfel Lake 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 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 · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. West Combs Road 8 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

7. White Star 9.5 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

8. GD 3520 Road & GD 3560 Road 9.9 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

9. KC-0400 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 51 min of walking

10. Hicklin Hill 7.7 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

11. Road 2855 7.7 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

12. Road 2850 7.7 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