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–Snowshed North Face, 9 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 139 min of walking

3. Mount Stephens–Signal Hill, 5 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 80 min of walking

4. Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail–Pine Marten, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Switchback 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 11 min of walking

6. Overland Trail & Switchback 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 61 min of walking

7. Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 28 min of walking

8. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Signal Hill & Lytton Lake via Ski Ranch Lane 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Crows Nest–Rowton, 5 summits 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Mount Disney–Rowton, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Donner Peak–Donner Peak Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 45 min of walking