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. Tolmie Peak–Eunice Lake, 5 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 155 min of walking

2. Florence Peak–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3690 ft climb · 290 min of walking

3. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mowich Lake Loop, 4 saddles 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 84 min of walking

4. Hessong Rock & Mowich Lake via Spray Park Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 82 min of walking

5. Flett Glacier–Echo Rock, 4 glaciers 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 80 min of walking

6. Spray Falls–Spray Falls Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 82 min of walking

7. Fay Peak–Mowich Lake, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 80 min of walking

8. First Mother Mountain–Mowich Lake, 4 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 82 min of walking

9. West Boundary Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 149 min of walking

10. National Forest Development Road 7910 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 160 min of walking

11. Bearhead Mountain–Twin Lake, 3 summits 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Summit Lake Viewpoint–Summit Lake, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 35 min of walking