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. Blackjack Road–Miller Hill Mining Trail, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

2. Blackjack Waterfall–Blackjack Road, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 170 min of walking

3. Alta Dry Fork Road–Dick Bass Highway, 5 sights 1.4 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

4. Hidden Peak–Peruvian Gulch Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2770 ft climb · 287 min of walking

5. Red Stack–Twin Peaks (east), 3 summits 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2840 ft climb · 290 min of walking

6. Holman Ridge-Cabin Flat Trail–Old Trench Road Trail, 3 sights 1.7 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

7. Sunday Saddle–Dick Bass Highway, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 157 min of walking

8. Twin Peaks (east)–Silver Lake Flat, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3420 ft climb · 348 min of walking

9. Evergreen Peak Viewpoint–Twin Lakes Reservoir, 18 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2290 ft climb · 324 min of walking

10. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 2.9 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

11. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:17 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 285 min of walking

12. Clayton Peak–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car11:21 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 394 min of walking