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–Bee Gulch Trail, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:30 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1610 ft climb · 392 min of walking

2. Wheeler Lake–207b, 7 sights 2.5 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

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

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:35 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 409 min of walking

4. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 5 sights 3.3 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. Bee Gulch Trail–Lodgepole, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 232 min of walking

6. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 3.3 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

7. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 3.3 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

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

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 247 min of walking

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

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

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Bear Valley to Lake Alpine Trail–Bee Gulch Trail Loop, 6 sights 4 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

12. Reba–207b, 5 sights 4.4 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