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. Florence Peak–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Tolmie Peak–Eunice Lake, 5 lakes 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 144 min of walking

3. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mowich Lake Loop, 4 saddles 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1720 ft climb · 246 min of walking

4. National Forest Development Road 7910 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Hessong Rock & Mowich Lake via Spray Park Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 205 min of walking

6. Flett Glacier–Echo Rock, 4 glaciers 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 236 min of walking

7. Fay Peak–Mowich Lake, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 199 min of walking

8. First Mother Mountain–Mowich Lake, 4 summits 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 205 min of walking

9. Summit Lake Viewpoint–Summit Lake, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 40 min of walking

10. Summit Lake–Summit Lake Viewpoint, 4 beaches 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 33 min of walking

11. Bearhead Mountain–Twin Lake, 3 summits 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 108 min of walking

12. Clearwater Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 8:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 26 min of walking