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. Clear West Peak & Clearwater Peak Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 27 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lake Eleanor & Lake Eleanor Trail via Northern Loop Trail 4.8 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

7. Skyscraper Mountain–Sunrise Rim Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 7.1 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

8. Mount Fremont Lookout–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 6 sights 7.4 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

9. 3rd Burroughs Mountain–Frozen Lake Viewpoint, 7 sights 8.5 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

10. Dege Peak–Shadow Lake, 5 lakes 8.6 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

11. Emmons Vista–Silver Forest Viewpoint, 8 viewpoints 8.6 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

12. Sunrise Rim Viewpoint–Shadow Lake, 4 viewpoints 8.6 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