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. Colier Spring–Phoenix Lake, 13 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Indan Fire Road–Indian Fire Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. East Peak Fire Trail–Eldridge Grade Fire Road, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Dawn Falls–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Pilot Knob–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Gold Hill Fire Road–Quercus III, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Quercus I & Quercus IV 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 56 min of walking

8. Quercus III 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 61 min of walking

9. McNears Fire Trail & Quercus IV via Ridge Fire Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Quercus I–Quercus III, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 59 min of walking

11. JCC & Wood Oaks Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Cemetery Fire Road–Crestwood Trail, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 78 min of walking

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