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. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Ashley Pond–Bear Hole Resevoir, 8 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

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

6. Waterfall–Bear Hole Resevoir, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Bear Hole Resevoir–Bearhole Reservoir Road, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. McLean Reservoir–Overlook, 12 lakes 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

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

10. Snake Pond & NET/M&M Trail (white) 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 105 min of walking

11. Lost Pond & Caldron Trail via NET/M&M Trail (white) 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. NET/M&M Trail (white) 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 86 min of walking