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 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Lyons Creek Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lyons Lake–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lake Sylvia–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 2:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 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 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 322 min of walking

7. Mount Tallac & Gilmore Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 232 min of walking

8. Gilmore Lake & Fallen Leaf Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 296 min of walking

9. Bryan Meadow Trail & Sayles Canyon Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 271 min of walking

10. Lake Audrian–Echo Summit Trailhead Access Spur Loop, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 222 min of walking

11. Strawberry Pass–Buck Pasture Trail, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 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 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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