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. Sky View Vista Loop 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lake Isabel & Lake Isabel Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Gold Bar Bouldering Area–Gold Line Dirt Bike Trail, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

4. Upper Wallace Falls–Woody Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 81 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Middle Wallace Falls–Upper Wallace Falls Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 80 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lower Wallace Falls–Middle Wallace Falls, 6 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 81 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Gold Line Dirt Bike Trail–Outer Limits ATV Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:20 PM

   1. Be there8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Dark9:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Greg Ball Viewpoint–Wallace Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 185 min of walking

9. Wallace Lake & Small Falls via Wallace Falls Mainline 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:41 PM
   3. Head back8:56 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 81 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Wallace Falls Mainline 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car10:20 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 190 min of walking

11. Jay Lake–Wallace Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:41 PM
    3. Head back8:56 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 186 min of walking

12. Mount Persis 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 239 min of walking