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. Bloodsucker Trail & Windmiller Trail via Lyons Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 137 min of walking

2. Lake Sylvia–Bloodsucker Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 57 min of walking

3. Lyons Lake–Bloodsucker Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 59 min of walking

4. Bloodsucker Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 56 min of walking

5. Dicks Peak & Gilmore Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3340 ft climb · 361 min of walking

6. Big Hill Viewpoint & Ice House Reservoir via Ice House Union Valley Connector Trail 2 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car11:02 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 324 min of walking

7. Mount Tallac & Gilmore Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3020 ft climb · 242 min of walking

8. Gilmore Lake & Fallen Leaf Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 277 min of walking

9. Bryan Meadow Trail & Sayles Canyon Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 222 min of walking

10. Lake Audrian–Echo Summit Trailhead Access Spur Loop, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 220 min of walking

11. Strawberry Pass–Buck Pasture Trail, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 82 min of walking

12. Huckleberry Mt. & Pony Express Trail via Scout Peak Road 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car11:07 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 388 min of walking