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. Dayton Peak 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

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

2. West Rock Creek Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 18 min before dark.

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

3. Hicklin Hill 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 52 min of walking

4. Kennedy Falls–Falls Trail, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 47 min of walking

5. Island Lake & Island Lake Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

6. KC-0400 8 mi away

   Leave by 8:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 42 min of walking

7. BioChar Climbing Trail–Down 'N Rowdy, 5 sights 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:22 PM

   1. Be there8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Old A-Line Sunset Point–A-4800, 7 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. North Rim #3 Sunset Point–A-5000, 5 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. A-3120 Sunset Point–A-3000, 9 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. White Star 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. A-1030 Sunset Point–A-4800, 6 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

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