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. Hoof It–Over Easy, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 90 min of walking

3. Gorgoza Park–Pale Green Dot, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 37 min of walking

4. Glenwild Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Short Stack 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. Over Easy 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 86 min of walking

8. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 4 summits 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. Dead Tree–Jupiter Access, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

11. The Sheep Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 54 min of walking

12. Great Western Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

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