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. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 189 min of walking

2. Kidd Lake–Kilborn Lake, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 130 min of walking

3. Hellman Way–Sterling's Canyon Road, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Kilborn Lake–Ana's Chute, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 117 min of walking

5. Lyle's Lookout & Hewlett Rim Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 154 min of walking

6. Hellman Way–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail Loop, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 100 min of walking

7. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 113 min of walking

8. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 121 min of walking

9. Upper Lola Montez Lake & Lily Pond via Rattlesnake Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 206 min of walking

10. Lily Pond & Rattlesnake Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 205 min of walking

11. Benches Viewpoint–Serene Lakes Loop, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Lake Van Norden–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 151 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint