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. Table Mountain–North Table Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 67 min of walking

2. Rock Creek Pass–CG-1450 Road, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car11:39 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1740 ft climb · 437 min of walking

3. Three Corner Rock–Rock Creek Pass, 3 summits 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. CG-2030–Lookout Mountain Road, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 443 min of walking

5. Stevenson Ridge Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car11:12 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 439 min of walking

6. Mowich Butte & Sedum Ridge Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 168 min of walking

7. CG-1450 Road & Three Corner Rock Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car11:31 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 501 min of walking

8. Table Mountain Viewpoint–Aldrich-PCT Bypass Trail, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3150 ft climb · 268 min of walking

9. Greenleaf Pond–Gillette Lake, 8 lakes 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3200 ft climb · 377 min of walking

10. Stevenson Ridge Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 223 min of walking

11. CG-1400 Road & Cedar Swamp Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Phlox Point–Phlox Point Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 199 min of walking