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 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 88 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 88 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 87 min of walking

4. 3rd Burroughs Mountain–Emmons Vista, 7 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 161 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 252 min of walking

6. Mount Fremont Lookout–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2480 ft climb · 275 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 223 min of walking

8. Brown Peak–Sunrise Point, 8 lakes 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 227 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 223 min of walking

10. Green Valley Trail & Northway Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:43 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 302 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark9:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 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 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2500 ft climb · 298 min of walking