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. West Lakes–Castle Peak Trail, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 116 min of walking

2. Lily Pond–Castle Valley East OHV Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 142 min of walking

3. Castle Peak Trail–Castle Valley East OHV Trail Loop, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

4. Castle Peak–Castle Peak Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 131 min of walking

5. Sand Ridge Lake–Castle Valley North Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Andesite Peak & Castle Valley North Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 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.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 118 min of walking

7. Warren Lake–Castle Peak Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 143 min of walking

8. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 61 min of walking

9. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 61 min of walking

10. Kilborn Lake–Ana's Chute, 5 sights 1.7 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

11. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 1.7 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

12. Lake Mary–Emigrant Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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