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. Lookout Mountain–Boulder Dash, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 341 min of walking

2. Northstar Service Road 706–Northstar Service Road 900, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 204 min of walking

3. 116 Road–Boondocks, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 436 min of walking

4. Bald Mountain–2 Beavers & a Bear, 9 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 153 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Northstar Service Road 900 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 50 min of walking

7. Lor Axe & Thompson Memorial Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 55 min of walking

8. 116 Road via Big Chief Trail (Upper) 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

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

9. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. Lake Mary–Emigrant Trail, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 80 min of walking

11. Lake Cushing–Granite Chief Trail, 4 sights 5.2 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

12. Granite Chief & Granite Chief Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 5.2 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