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.
This week’s evenings
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 0.3 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 1.5 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 1.8 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 1.9 mi away
Leave by 4:09 PM
- Leave trailhead4:09 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark7:29 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 239 min of walking
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Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Hidden Lake–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away
Leave by 5:26 PM
- Leave trailhead5:26 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:29 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 140 min of walking
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Leave by 5:28 PM
- Leave trailhead5:28 PM
- Sunset7:03 PM
- Head back7:18 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark7:29 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 136 min of walking