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. Little Zigzag Falls–Enid Lake, 6 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

2. Tom Dick and Harry Mountain & Pro Line Trail via Gnar-Gnar Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 115 min of walking

3. Hidden Lake–Hidden Lake Trail #779, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

4. Crosstown Trail #755 & Wally's Tie Trail #755A 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 397 min of walking

6. Crosstown Trail #755–Glade Trail #661, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1740 ft climb · 407 min of walking

7. Burnt Lake–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

9. Split Rock–Paradise Park Loop Trail #757 Viewpoint, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 26 min of walking

10. Paradise Branch Falls–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

11. Pacific Crest Viewpoint via Timberline Trail #600 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 216 min of walking

12. Alpine Trail #660–Gravy Train, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 84 min of walking