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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 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 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

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

4. Pacific Crest Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 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 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Ward Peak 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 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 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 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 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 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 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 224 min of walking

10. Lake Cushing–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 190 min of walking

11. Granite Chief & Granite Chief Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 210 min of walking

12. Shirley Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 215 min of walking