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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Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 0 mi away
Leave by 5:17 PM
- Leave trailhead5:17 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:50 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 0.6 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 2.7 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 2.9 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Ellis Peak Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Hidden Lake–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:39 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Lost Lake & Lost Lake Trail via Rubicon Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:36 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
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