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. Finnon Lake–Finnon Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 0.3 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

2. Slate Mountain via 12N76 2.4 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

3. 12N76 & One Eye Creek Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

4. One Eye Creek Road 3.1 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

5. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 3.8 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

6. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 4.4 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

7. Cable Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walking

8. Slate Canyon Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 25 min of walking

9. Rock Creek Loop 5.5 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

10. Mace Mill Loop Loop 6.5 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

11. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 6.8 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

12. Chaparral Trail via Mar Det Trail 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Dark8:42 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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