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. Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 397 min of walking

2. Ellis Peak–Lake Louise, 3 summits 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:32 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 434 min of walking

3. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Richardson Lake–Buck Lake Loop, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 231 min of walking

5. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 239 min of walking

7. Ellis Lake–Lake Louise, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 237 min of walking

8. Lily Pond & General Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 155 min of walking

9. Hidden Lake–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 163 min of walking

10. Lost Lake & Lost Lake Trail via Rubicon Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 157 min of walking

11. Buck Lake & North Miller Creek East via Rubicon Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 240 min of walking

12. Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint