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 0.4 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 0.4 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. Peterson Lake–Cascade Creek, 5 sights 0 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

4. Cascade Creek–Mirror Lake Trail, 4 sights 0.4 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. Mirror Lake–Cascade Creek, 5 sights 2.7 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

6. North Diamond Peak–Montgomery Pass, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. South Diamond Peak–North Diamond Peak, 5 summits 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 125 min of walking

8. Montgomery Pass & Montgomery Pass Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Lulu Mountain–American Lakes, 3 summits 6.7 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

10. Lake Agnes–Lake Agnes Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 198 min of walking

11. Michigan Ditch Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Seven Utes Trail 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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