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. Rock Creek Pass–CG-1450 Road, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:37 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 11:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Table Mountain–North Table Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Three Corner Rock–Rock Creek Pass, 3 summits 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. CG-1450 Road & Three Corner Rock Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:29 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 11:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Mowich Butte & Sedum Ridge Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Sedum Ridge Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 209 min of walking

7. Table Mountain Viewpoint–Aldrich-PCT Bypass Trail, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Greenleaf Pond–Gillette Lake, 8 lakes 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. CG-1400 Road & Cedar Swamp Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Stevenson Ridge Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Phlox Point–Phlox Point Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

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

12. Hamilton Mountain–Phlox Point, 10 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car10:36 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 385 min of walking