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. Skyscraper Mountain–Sunrise Rim Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint, 8 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 67 min of walking

3. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Dege Peak–Shadow Lake, 5 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 273 min of walking

5. Mount Fremont Lookout–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 227 min of walking

6. Yakima Park Viewpoint–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 218 min of walking

7. 3rd Burroughs Mountain–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 222 min of walking

8. Lake Eleanor & Lake Eleanor Trail via Northern Loop Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 206 min of walking

9. Lower Crystal Lake–Upper Crystal Lake, 5 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Elizabeth Lake–Henskin Lake Loop, 10 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Buck Creek Trail–Palisades Trail, 4 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 3:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 319 min of walking