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. Chaplain Mainline 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Lake Chaplain via Chaplain Mainline 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Upper Olney Falls & Upper Olney Falls View via Upper Olney Falls Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 148 min of walking

4. Jay Lake 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 287 min of walking

5. Explorer Falls–Explorer Falls Top, 3 viewpoints 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 64 min of walking

6. Lake Bronson Club Beach 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. EK Mainline 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 111 min of walking

8. Monroe Camp Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 89 min of walking

9. Lost Lake & Horseshoe Bend Mainline via Lost Lake Mainline 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 69 min of walking

10. Lost Lake Mainline 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 101 min of walking

11. Lost Lake 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 115 min of walking

12. Horseshoe Bend Mainline 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 181 min of walking