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. Mirror Lake Trail & Peterson Lake Trail via Big South Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 222 min of walking

2. Beaver Creek Trail–Flowers Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 220 min of walking

3. Mirror Lake–Cascade Creek, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 289 min of walking

4. Cascade Creek–Mirror Lake Trail, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 384 min of walking

5. Peterson Lake–Cascade Creek, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 403 min of walking

6. Mount Ida–Gore Range Overlook, 3 summits 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 242 min of walking

7. Mount Chiquita & Chapin Pass Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 111 min of walking

8. Mount Chapin & Chapin Pass Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 115 min of walking

9. Ypsilon Mountain–Chapin Pass Trail, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 114 min of walking

10. Lulu Mountain–American Lakes, 3 summits 6.6 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

11. Gore Range Overlook–Fall River Pass, 3 saddles 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. Sheep Rock–Gore Range Overlook, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking