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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 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 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 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 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

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

4. Bloodsucker Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 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 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 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 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 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 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 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 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 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 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:10 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 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 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 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Azure Lake & Azure Lake trail via Bayview Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 124 min of walking