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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Legos Trail #942 & Little Bear trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car12:28 AM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 12:28 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 457 min of walking

3. National Forest Development Road 110 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. National Forest Development Road 5250-1 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Forest Road 5250 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. National Forest Development Road 4111 & National Forest Development Road 5250-1 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

8. National Forest Development Road 310 & National Forest Development Road 314 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 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 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

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

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

10. Pyramid Peak & Pyramid Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

11. Blowout Mountain Trail #1318–Forest Road 4110-119, 5 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

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

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

12. 5220-110 & National Forest Development Road 5220 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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