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 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 Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 0 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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Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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 Trail 0 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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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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Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 0 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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Stanford Rock–Barker Pass, 3 summits 0.4 mi away
Leave by 5:30 PM
- Leave trailhead5:30 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car10:29 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 265 min of walking
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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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Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:05 PM
- Leave trailhead6:05 PM
- Sunset8:12 PM
- Head back8:27 PM
- At your car9:28 PM
- Dark8:42 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 168 min of walking