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 2.1 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

2. Granite Chief & Granite Chief Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 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 · 1660 ft climb · 210 min of walking

3. Shirley Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 5 sights 2.6 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

4. Granite Chief Trail–Siberai Basin Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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 · 1790 ft climb · 214 min of walking

5. Washeshu Peak–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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

6. Polar Bear Lake–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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

7. Tinker Knob & Granite Chief Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.6 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

8. Lake Cushing–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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

9. Five Lakes Trailhead & Five Lakes Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.7 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

10. Five Lakes Creek Trail–Thunder Mountain Trail, 4 sights 2.8 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

11. Coaster–Northstar Service Road 900, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car11:35 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 11:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 372 min of walking

12. 116 Road via Big Chief Trail (Upper) 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 105 min of walking