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. Dorothy Lake & Noble Canyon Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Ebbetts Peak & Dorothy Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Noble Lake & Bull Canyon Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 307 min of walking

5. Marshall Canyon Jeep Trail & Milk Ranch Meadow Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 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 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Folger Peak 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Barney Riley Trail–Connector Road, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:20 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2530 ft climb · 399 min of walking

9. Colorado Hill Road & Shaft Spur Road via Loope Canyon Road 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 101 min of walking

10. Colorado Hill–Colorado Hill Road, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 104 min of walking

11. Mogul Peak–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 108 min of walking

12. Haypress Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 111 min of walking