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. Monte Cristo–Cardiff Peak, 7 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2920 ft climb · 331 min of walking

2. Kesler Peak–Kesler Peak Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 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 · 2690 ft climb · 176 min of walking

3. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 202 min of walking

4. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 90 min of walking

5. Circle All Peak–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2120 ft climb · 217 min of walking

6. Beartrap Fork Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 168 min of walking

7. Murdock Peak–Lower Big Water Link Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 457 min of walking

8. Burch Hollow Trail via Pipeline Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 358 min of walking

9. Gobblers Knob & Alexander Basin Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3000 ft climb · 194 min of walking

10. Bakers Pass–Alexander Basin Trail, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 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 · 2820 ft climb · 186 min of walking

11. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Bowman Fork Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 165 min of walking

12. Alexander-Bowman Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 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 · 1390 ft climb · 114 min of walking