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. Scott Peak–Ward Peak, 4 summits 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 304 min of walking

2. Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 168 min of walking

3. Five Lakes Trailhead & Five Lakes Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Pacific Crest Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 141 min of walking

5. Historic Western States Trail & Whiskey Creek Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 156 min of walking

6. Ward Peak 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 131 min of walking

7. Stanford Rock–Barker Pass, 3 summits 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 265 min of walking

8. Washeshu Peak–High Camp to Emigrant Ridge, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2820 ft climb · 346 min of walking

9. Five Lakes Creek Trail–Thunder Mountain Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 213 min of walking

10. Granite Chief–Lake Cushing, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 227 min of walking

11. Lake Cushing–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 298 min of walking

12. Polar Bear Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2350 ft climb · 320 min of walking