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. Granite Chief–Lake Cushing, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Shirley Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2350 ft climb · 322 min of walking

3. Polar Bear Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

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

4. Tinker Knob & Granite Chief Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

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

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 351 min of walking

5. Five Lakes Creek Trail–Thunder Mountain Trail, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lake Cushing–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Washeshu Peak–High Camp to Emigrant Ridge, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Five Lakes Trailhead & Five Lakes Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Historic Western States Trail & Whiskey Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Ward Peak 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Pacific Crest Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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