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. Pacific Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Blowout Mountain Connector–Legos Trail #942, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Blowout Mountain Trail #1318–Forest Road 4110-119, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 89 min of walking

4. National Forest Development Road 110 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. National Forest Development Road 5250-1 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Forest Road 5250 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. National Forest Development Road 4111 & National Forest Development Road 5250-1 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:17 PM

   1. Be there8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. National Forest Development Road 310 & National Forest Development Road 314 0 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Forest Road 5230 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 16 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Pyramid Peak & Pyramid Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:04 PM

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

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

12. 5220-110 & National Forest Development Road 5220 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking