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. Mosquito Lake–MCCT Mosquito Lakes to Pacific Valley, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 320 min of walking

2. Poison Canyon–Bee Gulch Trail, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 358 min of walking

3. Bull Run Lake–Mosquito Lake, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 203 min of walking

4. Wheeler Lake–207b, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

5. Frog Lake–Bee Gulch Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 182 min of walking

6. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 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.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 172 min of walking

7. Bee Gulch Trail–Lodgepole, 7 sights 3.3 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

8. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 3.3 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

9. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 3.3 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

10. Marshall Canyon Jeep Trail & Milk Ranch Meadow Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 236 min of walking

11. Rock Lake–Duck Lake Bypass Trail, 4 sights 2.3 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

12. Union Reservoir–Rock Lake, 8 sights 2.3 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