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. Moon Avenue 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 67 min of walking

2. 120th Street 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 125th Street & Kite Avenue 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Key Avenue 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. 122nd Street & Oval Avenue 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Prairie Avenue Sunset Point–Oval Avenue, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. 117th Street 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. 177th Street & Slade Avenue 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

9. 180th Street 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Northeast Fairmont Road 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Prairie Avenue 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 185th Street 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 47 min of walking

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