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. Lake Sterling 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walking

2. Upper Lola Montez Lake & Lily Pond via Rattlesnake Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Lily Pond & Rattlesnake Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lower Lola Montez Lake–Lily Pond, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Hole in the Ground–Lower Lola Montez Trail, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 193 min of walking

6. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Kidd Lake–Kilborn Lake, 6 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Kilborn Lake–Ana's Chute, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

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

9. Hellman Way–Sterling's Canyon Road, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Hellman Way–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 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.

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

11. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

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

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