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. Freel Peak–Freel Pass, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 232 min of walking

2. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Armstrong Connector Trail–High Meadows OHV Trail, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 312 min of walking

4. Armstrong Connector Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 81 min of walking

5. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Connector Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 79 min of walking

6. Al Tahoe Connector via Powerline Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 235 min of walking

7. Saxon Connector & Warr Trail via Saxon Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 198 min of walking

8. Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 222 min of walking

9. Huckleberry Mt.–Lake Audrian, 3 summits 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 288 min of walking

10. Lake Audrian–Echo Summit Trailhead Access Spur Loop, 4 sights 3.8 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. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 210 min of walking

12. Pacific Crest Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 230 min of walking