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. China Creek Open Space–De Leo Wall Viewpoint, 10 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 403 min of walking

2. De Leo Wall Viewpoint–Far Country Lookout, 9 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 326 min of walking

3. Wilderness Cliffs Viewpoint–De Leo Wall Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Coal Mine Loop Trail–Grand Ridge Summit Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 268 min of walking

5. Jerry's Duckpond–Cave Hole Trail, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Cave Hole Trail–Coyote Creek Trail, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. South Pond–Coal Mine Loop Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 234 min of walking

8. Long View Peak–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

9. Coal Mine Loop Trail–Duthie Hill Park Access Road, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Squak Mountain Southeast Peak–Squak Mountain Central Peak, 14 sights 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Squak Mountain Central Peak–Coal Creek Natural Area, 12 sights 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lakemont Trail 3.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead