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. Old Powerline Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 84 min of walking

2. Martis Peak Loop 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking

3. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

4. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. Natoma Place 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Glenshire Pond 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:57 PM
   3. Head back7:12 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Jeep Trail 13 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:56 PM
   3. Head back7:11 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:23 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

11. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking

12. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 37 min of walking

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