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 8:19 PM

   1. Be there8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Upper Wallace Falls–Woody Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Middle Wallace Falls–Upper Wallace Falls Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lower Wallace Falls–Middle Wallace Falls, 6 viewpoints 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lake Isabel & Lake Isabel Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

6. Ridge Line Challenge Dirtbike Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 17 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Gold Bar Bouldering Area–Gold Line Dirt Bike Trail, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

8. Greg Ball Viewpoint–Wallace Lake, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 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 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:19 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:19 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 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Sky Valley Vista–MAY CREEK MAINLINE, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 70 min of walking