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. Baby Thunder Trail–Chauner's Loop Loop, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 127 min of walking

2. Red Stack–Twin Peaks (east), 7 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 173 min of walking

3. Sunday Saddle–Dick Bass Highway, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

4. The Pfeifferhorn–Red Pine Lake, 5 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3260 ft climb · 394 min of walking

5. Hidden Peak–Peruvian Gulch Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2600 ft climb · 211 min of walking

6. Gloria Falls–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 133 min of walking

7. Cardiff Peak–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 154 min of walking

8. Blackjack Waterfall–Blackjack Road, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Gorilla Pass–Blackjack Road, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 119 min of walking

10. Blackjack Road–Miller Hill Mining Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Monte Cristo–Cardiff Peak, 5 summits 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 196 min of walking

12. Twin Peaks (east)–Silver Lake Flat, 6 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 3:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:12 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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