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. Parkview Mountain–Parkview Pass, 4 summits 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 236 min of walking

2. East Branch Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 126 min of walking

3. Bowen Pass & Illinois Pass Trail via Ruby Mountain Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 462 min of walking

4. Usf Road 740 4.6 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

5. Jc Road 21 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Blue Lake–Bowen Pass, 5 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 150 min of walking

7. Parika Lake–Baker Gulch Trail, 5 sights 9.3 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

8. County Road 27 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. County Road 125C 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 161 min of walking

10. Shawver Reservoir & County Road 21 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bill Miller Trail & Paradise Creek Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 119 min of walking

12. Ranger Lakes–County Road 61, 3 sights 12.8 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