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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  2. Dry Pond 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  5. Woodland Trail 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  7. 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

  8. Butterfly Trail 7.6 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

  9. Dry Pond 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  11. 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

  12. Lake Whetstone 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

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