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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 82 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 80 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  8. Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  10. Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  11. Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 79 min of walking

  12. Sky View Vista Loop 23.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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