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. Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133–Trapper Creek Trail #192.1, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Soda Lost Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 47 min of walking

4. CG-2030–Lookout Mountain Road, 3 sights 6.5 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 5.5 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 6.2 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. Rock Creek Pass–CG-1450 Road, 4 sights 7.1 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

8. Stevenson Ridge Trail 9.2 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

9. Table Mountain–North Table Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.8 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

10. Three Corner Rock–Rock Creek Pass, 3 summits 9.8 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

11. Forest Road 62 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Gobblers Knob via Pacific Crest Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 229 min of walking