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. Glenshire Pond 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

2. Lake Ella via Royal Flush 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 66 min of walking

3. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

4. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Natoma Place 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

7. Matt's Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 89 min of walking

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Martis Peak Loop 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

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

10. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

12. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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