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. Poison Canyon & Reba Road 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

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

2. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 6 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Wheeler Lake–207b, 7 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

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

6. Reba–207b, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Frog Lake–207b, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

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

9. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

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

10. Bear Top–Bloods Point, 3 cliffs 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 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 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 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 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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