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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  2. Trail "B" 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Trail "A" & Trail A 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Homestead Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  5. Trail A 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Southwest 58 Road 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Wagon Train Lake 26.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Jamaica North Trail 31 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  10. Tallgrass Loop Trail 30.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. South 6th Road 30.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. South 10th Road 34 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 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.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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