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. Blue Lake–Bowen Pass, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Parika Lake–Baker Gulch Trail, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Bowen Pass–Blue Ridge Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

4. Usf Road 740 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Bowen Lake Trail via Bowen Gulch Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Parkview Mountain–Parkview Pass, 4 summits 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Ranger Lakes–County Road 61, 3 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Seven Utes Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Gould Loop Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Bockman Road 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

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

11. North Diamond Peak–Montgomery Pass, 5 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Lulu Mountain–Thunder Pass, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 2:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car11:05 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3350 ft climb · 483 min of walking