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. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint & Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 100 min of walking

2. NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ashley Pond–Bear Hole Resevoir, 8 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Waterfall–Bear Hole Resevoir, 7 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 210 min of walking

5. Bear Hole Resevoir–Bearhole Reservoir Road, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 230 min of walking

7. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. McLean Reservoir–Overlook, 12 lakes 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 295 min of walking

12. Lost Pond & Caldron Trail via NET/M&M Trail (white) 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 92 min of walking