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. Stanford Rock–Barker Pass, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

2. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

3. Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

4. Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

5. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

6. Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

7. Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

8. Ellis Peak Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

9. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   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

10. Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    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

11. Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    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

12. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    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