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 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 Lost Road 0 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

3. 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

4. Rock Creek Pass–CG-1450 Road, 4 sights 6.9 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

5. Sedum Ridge Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Mowich Butte & Sedum Ridge Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.7 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. Table Mountain–North Table Mountain Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.9 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

8. Three Corner Rock–Rock Creek Pass, 3 summits 9.9 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

9. Pyramid Rock & Bluff Mountain Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:58 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 375 min of walking

10. Silver Star Viewpoint & Bluff Mountain Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car11:00 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 381 min of walking

11. Bluff Mountain Trail–L-1211 Road, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 383 min of walking

12. Silver Star Mountain–Bluff Mountain Trail, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 357 min of walking