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. Five Lakes Trailhead & Five Lakes Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Historic Western States Trail & Whiskey Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

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

4. Ward Peak 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Scott Peak–Ward Peak, 4 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 0.1 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

7. Lake Cushing–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Five Lakes Creek Trail–Thunder Mountain Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Polar Bear Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 214 min of walking

10. Washeshu Peak–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 220 min of walking

11. Shirley Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Tinker Knob & Granite Chief Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 239 min of walking