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. 11N70 & South Fork Soldier Creek 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. 11N70 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Jenkinson Lake–Access, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Blue Gouge Mine Road–Trail 8 Loop, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Trail 8 & Trail 8A 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Baltic Peak via Happy Valley Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Happy Valley Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Saddle Mountain 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Edison Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Tree Farm Road Loop via Badger Hill Road 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Lookout Mountain via Onion Valley Road 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:51 PM

    1. Be there7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Onion Valley Road 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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