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 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. 16N92B–KB Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 87 min of walking

3. Martis Peak Loop 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

4. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

5. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Natoma Place 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Powerline Road 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 75 min of walking

8. Gont Road via Goni Road 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Mount Scott–Carson Valley Viewpoint, 4 sights 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Glenshire Pond 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

11. Martis Valley Trail 13.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 15.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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