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. Castle Peak–Summit Lake, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 311 min of walking

2. Signal Hill–Lake Angela, 11 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 405 min of walking

3. Lake Angela–Flora Lake, 10 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 395 min of walking

5. Alder Creek Road–Everest, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

6. Drifter–Far Side, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 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 · 400 ft climb · 65 min of walking

7. Frog Lake Overlook–Frog Lake Cliff, 11 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 102 min of walking

8. Flora Lake–Azalea Lake, 8 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. Drifter–Far Side, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 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 · 400 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Donner Lake Rim Viewpoint–Alder Creek Trail, 11 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 187 min of walking

11. Frog Lake–Everest, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 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 · 160 ft climb · 58 min of walking

12. Bergschrund Trail–Glacier Way Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 140 min of walking