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. Millvue Peak–Lambs Canyon Pass, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 134 min of walking

2. The Sheep Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 54 min of walking

3. Dog Lake–Bakers Pass, 7 sights 2.1 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. Murdock Peak–Lower Big Water Link Trail, 3 sights 2.1 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

5. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Terraces Elbow Fork Trail Loop via Mid Millcreek Connector 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 222 min of walking

6. Burch Hollow Trail via Pipeline Trail 2.1 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

7. Alexander-Bowman Trail 2.2 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

8. Mount Raymond–Bakers Pass, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 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 · 2910 ft climb · 189 min of walking

9. Gobblers Knob & Alexander Basin Trail 2.2 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 2.2 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. Great Western Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

12. Alexander-Bowman Trail & Bowman Fork Trail 2.2 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