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. Iron Mountain–Jupiter Peak, 15 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 141 min of walking

2. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 7 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 126 min of walking

3. Jupiter Peak–Io Trail (Middle), 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 85 min of walking

4. 10420–Guardsman Peak, 13 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 178 min of walking

5. Dead Tree–Jupiter Access, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Clayton Peak–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

8. Twin Lakes Reservoir–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2040 ft climb · 331 min of walking

9. Treasure Hill–Clayton Peak, 18 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3100 ft climb · 440 min of walking

10. Silver Lake Islet–Bloods Lake, 11 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Bloods Lake–Bloods Lake Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 161 min of walking

12. Mount Evergreen–Clayton Peak, 14 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 162 min of walking