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. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 71 min of walking

2. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 61 min of walking

3. Bear Valley to Lake Alpine Trail–Bee Gulch Trail, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 153 min of walking

4. Bee Gulch Trail–Lodgepole, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 198 min of walking

5. Union Reservoir–Rock Lake, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 276 min of walking

6. Rock Lake–Duck Lake Bypass Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 353 min of walking

7. Summit Lake–Elephant Rock Lake, 3 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

8. Forest Route 7N27 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walking

9. Spicer Meadow Reservoir–Forest Route 7N38, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 223 min of walking

10. Forest Route 7N38 via Wolfe-Bray Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 257 min of walking

11. Forest Route 6N29Y & Forest Route 7N38 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Elephant Rock Lake–Elephant Rock Trail, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint