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. Parika Lake–Baker Gulch Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 165 min of walking

2. Bowen Pass–Blue Ridge Trail, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 133 min of walking

3. Blue Lake–Blue Lake Trail, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 131 min of walking

4. Bowen Lake Trail via Bowen Gulch Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 476 min of walking

5. Usf Road 740 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Seven Utes Trail 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 119 min of walking

7. Ranger Lakes–County Road 61, 3 sights 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 118 min of walking

8. Gould Loop Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 66 min of walking

9. Bockman Road 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 67 min of walking

10. North Diamond Peak–Montgomery Pass, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 121 min of walking

11. Lulu Mountain–American Lakes, 3 summits 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 307 min of walking

12. Snow Lake–American Lakes, 3 lakes 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 273 min of walking