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. Portage Beach–Lagoon Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Peregrine Rock–Tamanowas Rock Sanctuary Viewpoint, 3 rocks 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 29 min of walking

3. Anderson Lake & San Juan Trail via Anderson Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. San Juan Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 49 min of walking

5. Olympic Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Quimper Trail via Savage Memorial Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 123 min of walking

7. Fort Flagler State Park Beach–Anti-Aircraft Battery Trail, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Fort Flagler State Park Beach–Anti-Aircraft Battery Trail Loop, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

9. Bluff Viewpoint–Fort Flagler State Park Beach, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Sewage Lagoon–Anti-Aircraft Battery Trail, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark9:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 28 min of walking

11. Anti-Aircraft Battery Trail–Calwell Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark9:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

12. Bluff Viewpoint–Anti-Aircraft Battery Trail, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 8:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 14 min before dark.

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