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. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 224 min of walking

2. Sunset Pass–Pole Line Pass, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 321 min of walking

3. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 104 min of walking

4. Dog Lake–Sunset Pass, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 338 min of walking

5. Mill Canyon Peak–Pot Hollow Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 442 min of walking

6. Pot Hollow–East Ridge Trail, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2030 ft climb · 342 min of walking

7. Rock Spring–Forest Lake, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 208 min of walking

8. Twin Lakes Pass–Catherine Pass, 11 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 325 min of walking

9. Catherine Pass–Sunset Pass, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2100 ft climb · 317 min of walking

10. Grizzly Gulch–Twin Lakes Pass, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 324 min of walking

11. Mount Millicent–Catherine Pass, 9 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2140 ft climb · 327 min of walking

12. Alta Dry Fork Road–Dick Bass Highway, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 160 min of walking