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. Murdock Peak–Colin's Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 303 min of walking

2. Jupiter Peak–Shadow Lake, 13 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 129 min of walking

3. Iron Mountain–Jupiter Peak, 15 sights 2 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

4. Mill Creek Meadows Trail–Olympic, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 450 min of walking

5. Colony Mid Mountain Connector–Mill F East Fork Trail, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 175 min of walking

6. Mill F East Fork Viewpoint–Colony Mid Mountain Connector, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 260 min of walking

7. Cobblestone Loop–Cobblestone Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 373 min of walking

8. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Hoof It, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 442 min of walking

9. Ambush–Colin's Trail, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 270 min of walking

10. scenic overlook–24/7 Access, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car10:53 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 350 min of walking

11. Glenwild Loop 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 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 — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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