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. Clearwater Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Clear West Peak & Clearwater Peak Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 82 min of walking

3. Bearhead Mountain–Twin Lake, 3 summits 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Eagle Cliff Viewpoint–Mowich Lake Loop, 4 saddles 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Summit Lake–Summit Lake Viewpoint, 4 beaches 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

6. Summit Lake Viewpoint–Summit Lake, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

7. Lake Eleanor & Lake Eleanor Trail via Northern Loop Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Skyscraper Mountain–Sunrise Rim Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Mount Fremont Lookout–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

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

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

10. 3rd Burroughs Mountain–Emmons Vista, 7 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Dege Peak–Shadow Lake, 5 lakes 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car10:24 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint, 8 viewpoints 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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