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. May Creek–May Creek Viewpoint, 4 groves 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. Doughty Falls–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

3. Marshall's Hill–China Creek Open Space, 3 groves 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Long View Peak–China Creek Open Space, 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

5. China Creek Open Space–Cougar Access Trail, 7 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 18 min of walking

6. Coal Creek Natural Area–Marshall's Hill Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lakemont Highlands Park–West Summit Open Space, 3 groves 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Wilderness Cliffs Viewpoint–De Leo Wall Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Highlands Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. De Leo Wall Viewpoint–Cross Town Trail, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Lakemont Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Sunset Ravine Neighborhood Park–Lake-to-Lake Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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