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. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake Loop, 10 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 218 min of walking

2. Norse Peak–Pickhandle Gap Loop, 7 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 157 min of walking

3. Lower Crystal Lake–Upper Crystal Lake, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 227 min of walking

4. Pickhandle Gap–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2350 ft climb · 226 min of walking

5. Northway Peak–Green Valley Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 234 min of walking

6. Basin Lake–Scout Pass, 3 saddles 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 201 min of walking

7. Scout Pass–Bullion Basin Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 203 min of walking

8. Martinson Gap & Scout Pass via Pacific Crest Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 153 min of walking

9. Goat Lake–Scout Pass, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 155 min of walking

10. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2720 ft climb · 331 min of walking

11. Henskin Lake–Pickhandle Gap Loop, 5 saddles 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1970 ft climb · 186 min of walking

12. Hidden Lake–Martinson Gap, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 248 min of walking