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. Hagen Creek ORV Trail–Jackson Pass Trail, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Larch Mountain–Lower Murphy's Grade, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 34 min of walking

3. Baz Trail & Northeast Baz Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 79 min of walking

4. L-1580 Road–Mountain View Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. L-1511 Road & Mountain View Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. Skyline Sunset Point–L-1512 Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Grouse Vista Trail–Indian Pits Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. L-1211 Road–L-1520 Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Skyline ORV Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 33 min of walking

10. L-1511 Road & L-1512 Road 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. Sturgeon Rock–Larch Mountain, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Silver Star Mountain–Larch Mountain, 4 summits 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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