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 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  2. Flying Dog 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. Glenwild Loop 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  6. Short Stack 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  7. Over Easy 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  8. Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

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

  11. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 80 min of walking

  12. Three-Mile Canyon 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 59 min of walking

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