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. Lake Cushing–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Shirley Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

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

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

5. Granite Chief–Lake Cushing, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Five Lakes Creek Trail–Thunder Mountain Trail, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Washeshu Peak–High Camp to Emigrant Ridge, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 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 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Pacific Crest Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Historic Western States Trail & Whiskey Creek Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Ward Peak 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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