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. Cardiff Peak–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 0.2 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

2. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Cecret Lake–Lake Flora Loop, 10 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 152 min of walking

4. Flagstaff Mountain–Chad's Gap, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 220 min of walking

5. Monte Cristo–Cardiff Peak, 5 summits 0.7 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

6. Mount Baldy–Cecret Lake, 8 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 134 min of walking

7. Gloria Falls–Mount Baldy, 14 sights 0.8 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

8. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Evergreen Peak Viewpoint–Twin Lakes Reservoir, 18 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Clayton Peak–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car11:20 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Gorilla Pass–Blackjack Road, 4 sights 1.8 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

12. Blackjack Road–Miller Hill Mining Trail, 4 sights 1.8 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