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. Indian Creek Reservoir & Indian Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Graystone Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. Country Woods Trail (dead end) via Snowy River Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Fourtyniner Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Forest Lake Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

7. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 51 min of walking

8. Finnon Lake–Finnon Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Rock Creek Loop 13 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Slate Mountain via 12N76 13.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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