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. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 6 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 197 min of walking

2. Bear Valley to Lake Alpine Trail–Bee Gulch Trail Loop, 6 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 204 min of walking

3. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 206 min of walking

5. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 51 min of walking

6. Poison Canyon & Reba Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 50 min of walking

7. Wheeler Lake–207b, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 130 min of walking

8. Reba–207b, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 128 min of walking

9. Frog Lake–207b, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Bear Top–Bloods Point, 3 cliffs 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Bear Trap Basin (17E27)–Corral Gulch Rd (MC2CT) FS-17EV485, 6 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 111 min of walking

12. Mosquito Lake–MCCT Mosquito Lakes to Pacific Valley, 6 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:55 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 327 min of walking