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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:44 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

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

  3. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  4. Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  7. Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  9. Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 91 min of walking

  11. High Meadows Road 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:50 PM

    1. Be there7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. East Peak Lake 4.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead