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. North Diamond Peak–Montgomery Pass, 5 sights 0 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

2. Montgomery Pass & Montgomery Pass Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 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.

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

3. South Diamond Peak–North Diamond Peak, 5 summits 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 58 min of walking

4. Lulu Mountain–American Lakes, 3 summits 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 307 min of walking

5. County Road 61 & Seven Utes Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 189 min of walking

6. Bockman Road & Diamond Peaks Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 102 min of walking

7. Michigan Ditch Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 66 min of walking

8. Lake Agnes Viewpoint–Crags Basin Loop, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Lake Agnes–Lake Agnes Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. American Lakes Viewpoint via Michigan Ditch Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

11. Snow Lake–American Lakes, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 273 min of walking

12. The Electrode–American Lakes, 4 summits 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 266 min of walking