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–Mossy Pond, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Lily Pond & Rattlesnake Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 23 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Mossy Pond–Mossy Pond East Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 131 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 221 min of walking

7. Cascade Lakes & Palisades Creek Trail 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Kidd Lake & Kilborn Lake via Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Kilborn Lake via Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail–Pine Marten, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Benches Viewpoint–Serene Lakes Loop, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking