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 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 1.5 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 1.8 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 1.9 mi away
Leave by 5:18 PM
- Leave trailhead5:18 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car9:52 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:52 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 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 2.3 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Hidden Lake–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car9:40 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 163 min of walking
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Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car9:37 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 157 min of walking