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. Ellis Peak–Lake Louise, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 391 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   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

4. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   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

5. Ellis Lake–Lake Louise, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Richardson Lake–Buck Lake Loop, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 181 min of walking

7. Buck Lake & North Miller Creek East via Rubicon Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 213 min of walking

8. Lily Pond & General Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 134 min of walking

9. Hidden Lake–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   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

10. Rubicon Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 135 min of walking

11. Lost Lake & Lost Lake Trail via Rubicon Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    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

12. Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    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