Sunset hikes near Three Lynx, or

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. North Boulder Road 18.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 216 min of walking

2. Abbott Road & Frog Lake Trail #530 via Pacific Crest Trail 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 51 min of walking

3. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 20.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 470 min of walking

4. Glacier View Road & Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 203 min of walking

5. Little Zigzag Falls & Pioneer Bridle Trail #795 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

6. Forest Road 180 & Forest Road 2503 18.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 63 min of walking

7. Two Turntables and a Microwave via Hide and Seek 18.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Johnny Royale–Quid Pro Flow, 5 sights 17.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 58 min of walking

9. Flow Motion & Johnny Royale 17.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 21.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 397 min of walking

11. Tom Dick and Harry Mountain & Pro Line Trail via Gnar-Gnar Trail 22.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 115 min of walking

12. Split Rock–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 7 sights 22.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 317 min of walking