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. Flying Dog 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Over Easy & Road to WOS 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 7 min of walking

3. Summit Park Peak & Over Easy via Road to WOS 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. scenic overlook & Preserve Connector via Flying Dog 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Gorgoza Park–Pale Green Dot, 6 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Glenwild Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Little Dell Reservoir–Parleys Summit, 3 saddles 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Short Stack 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

9. Over Easy 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Schuster Creek Road 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. The Sheep Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

12. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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