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 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Bull Run Lake–Mosquito Lake, 3 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Wheeler Lake–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 296 min of walking

4. Bee Gulch Trail–Cape Horn Trail, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 365 min of walking

5. Poison Canyon–Bee Gulch Trail, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Marshall Canyon Jeep Trail & Milk Ranch Meadow Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Rock Lake–Duck Lake Bypass Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Union Reservoir–Rock Lake, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

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

9. Heiser Lake–Mosquito Lake, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 119 min of walking

10. Summit Lake–Elephant Rock Lake, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car11:14 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 455 min of walking

11. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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