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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Butterfly Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  3. Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  6. ICC Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

  10. Rock Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  12. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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