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. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. Ebbetts Peak & Dorothy Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 51 min of walking

3. Dorothy Lake & Noble Canyon Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:38 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 11:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 436 min of walking

4. Noble Lake–Wolf Creek Pass, 3 saddles 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 181 min of walking

5. Marshall Canyon Jeep Trail & Milk Ranch Meadow Trail 2.7 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

6. Wolf Creek Pass–Disaster Creek Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:43 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 11:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 425 min of walking

7. Folger Peak 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Mosquito Lake–MCCT Mosquito Lakes to Pacific Valley, 6 sights 5.8 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

9. Lower Blue Lake & Deer Valley 4WD Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 298 min of walking

10. Woods Gulch-Jenkins Canyon Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 285 min of walking

11. Poison Canyon–Bee Gulch Trail, 6 sights 9.9 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

12. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car11:19 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 395 min of walking